HB 183
88-0 (2023)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the dissolution by petition of a municipal management district; making conforming changes related to ship channel security districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1204
88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authority of a municipality to remove territory from an emergency services district following annexation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Annexation | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1205
88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the applicability of a county fire code and the authority of a county fire marshal in certain areas subject to another fire code or certain interlocal agreements.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | FIRE MARSHAL | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1256
88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to seller's disclosure notice concerning special districts in which residential real property is located.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1257
88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a seller's notice of special district ad valorem taxes or assessments on newly constructed residential real properties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1775
88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the oversight and election of board members for certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| BRAZORIA COUNTY | Elections--General | EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1852
88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue an order to create a special district.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2112
88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to eligibility to serve as a member of a board of directors of certain public improvement districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2409
88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the residential and commercial building codes of municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2416
88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | Property Interests--Trusts | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
HB 2436
88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the sale of bonds by certain special purpose districts.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2449
88-0 (2023)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the creation of the Dallas Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| DALLAS COUNTY | DALLAS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | DALLAS, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2558
88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to provide services to and make investments in certain business enterprises and to create certain business organizations for purposes of the center.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2633
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to conditions imposed on an emergency services district that includes territory in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2730
88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the adoption and amendment of an annual budget by certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2785
88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to county plat approval requirements related to fire protection for certain residential subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Annexation | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | PLATTING | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2867
88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| SAVE HISTORIC MUNY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3356
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the powers and duties and authority to issue bonds of the SH130 Municipal Management District No. 1.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BONDS | SH130 MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3844
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Finance | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4031
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the legislative approval of settlements related to elections.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Elections--General | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4232
88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to publication of public improvement district service plans and assessments on certain public Internet websites.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4275
88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to territory in an emergency services district that is annexed by a municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Annexation | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4277
88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, OscarSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the right of a purchaser to terminate a contract of purchase and sale of real property for failure to provide notice that the property is located in a public improvement district.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4717
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to authorizing an emergency services district to impose an ad valorem tax for the acquisition of land, equipment, or apparatus or the construction of capital improvements.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Rural | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 4725
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the maximum maturity of certain refunding bonds issued by conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4878
88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the provision of emergency services in an emergency services district by the district and other providers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4922
88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to provide preventive health care services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4925
88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to certain powers and duties of a drainage district.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4954
88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to oversight by a county commissioners court of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HOOD COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4976
88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the creation of the Middle Rio Grande Regional Mobility Authority; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | DIMMIT COUNTY | FRIO COUNTY | KINNEY COUNTY | MAVERICK COUNTY | MIDDLE RIO GRANDE REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous | UVALDE COUNTY | VAL VERDE COUNTY | ZAVALA COUNTY
HB 5047
88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the imposition of sales and use tax after a municipality annexes an area in an emergency services district.
House: Ways & Means
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| City Government--Annexation | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 5171
88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of a special district to exercise a right or power outside the district's boundaries.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 5199
88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the creation of the Big Bend Regional Emergency Service District
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| BIG BEND REGIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT | BREWSTER COUNTY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | JEFF DAVIS COUNTY | PRESIDIO COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 5243
88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the governing body and authority of the Gulf Coast Protection District.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 5246
88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the creation of the Maverick County Regional Mobility Authority; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MAVERICK COUNTY REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 5282
88-0 (2023)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Dallas Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DALLAS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 5311
88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, SteveSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation and operation of a development zone by and the tax revenue received by The Woodlands Township; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TOWN CENTER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
HB 5321
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the authority of the East Montgomery County Improvement District to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 5341
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| LAKE HOUSTON DREDGING & MAINTENANCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 5351
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the creation of the Liberty County Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| LIBERTY COUNTY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 5352
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the approval and creation of the Williamson County Development District No. 1; and to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the district, including the authority to impose an assessment, a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WILLIAMSON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
HB 5355
88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Prairie View Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| AMARILLO, CITY OF | PRAIRIE VIEW MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 5356
88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, FrederickSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| HONEY CREEK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | MCKINNEY, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 5359
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Williamson County Development District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WILLIAMSON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
HB 5361
88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, LynnSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the creation of the Denton County Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Placed on intent calendar
| DENTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 5363
88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the creation of the Jones Avenue Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BEXAR COUNTY | Economic & Industrial Development--General | JONES AVENUE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 5372
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of The Grand Prairie Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | THE GRAND PRAIRIE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 5375
88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 5376
88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, LynnSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the creation of the Tabor Ranch Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| DENTON, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TABOR RANCH MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 5394
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the powers, duties, territory, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WESTWOOD MAGNOLIA PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
HB 5398
88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the creation of the West Lake Ranch Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| NAVARRO COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WEST LAKE RANCH MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 5399
88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, SteveSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of the Jones Avenue Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| BEXAR COUNTY | Economic & Industrial Development--General | JONES AVENUE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 5400
88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the creation of the Presidio International Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Transportation
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL PORT AUTHORITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 5403
88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the creation of the Manvel Sports Facilities District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| BRAZORIA COUNTY | MANVEL SPORTS FACILITIES DISTRICT | MANVEL, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 5405
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the conversion of the Legacy Water Control and Improvement District to the Legacy Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| LEGACY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | LEGACY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | WEBB COUNTY
HB 5409
88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the board of directors and duties of the Gulf Coast Protection District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 5418
88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the powers, duties, operation, administration, and board of directors of the Karis Municipal Management District of Tarrant County; providing authority to impose assessments.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| KARIS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF TARRANT COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 50
88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district to be the seat of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Constitutional Revision | DISTRICT OF AUSTIN | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 79
88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| EL PASO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 163
88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the voters to remove local elected officers from office by means of a recall election.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 178
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the imposition of an additional ad valorem tax for emergency services districts, subject to voter approval, at a rate not to exceed five cents for the acquisition of land, equipment, or apparatus or the construction of capital improvements.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Rural | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HJR 190
88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of a regional mobility authority by local law.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 232
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the removal from office of an officer of a political subdivision for commission of certain criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 334
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to provide preventive health care services.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 660
88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the election of board members of certain emergency services districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1187
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to provide services to and make investments in certain business enterprises and to create certain business organizations for purposes of the center.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1316
88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| SAVE HISTORIC MUNY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1374
88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the right of a purchaser to terminate a contract of purchase and sale of real property for failure to provide notice that the property is located in a public improvement district.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1546
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the authority of certain special districts and corporations created by certain special districts to exercise certain rights and powers outside district boundaries.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Placed on General State Calendar
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1794
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to conditions imposed on an emergency services district that includes territory in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1810
88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the issuance of certain anticipation notes and certificates of obligation.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--School Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1916
88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to publication of public improvement district service plans and assessments on certain public Internet websites.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1948
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the legislative approval of settlements related to elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Elections--General | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1958
88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Finance | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Finance | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 2097
88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the authority of a municipality to annex property in certain water districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Annexation | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2098
88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to oversight by a county commissioners court of certain emergency services districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2154
88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the creation of the West Plains Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Local Government
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| AMARILLO, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WEST PLAINS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
SB 2206
88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the sale of bonds by certain special purpose districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2302
88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to certain powers and duties of a drainage district.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BORDER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2434
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the dissolution of the SH130 Municipal Management District No. 1.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Urban Affairs
| SH130 MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2521
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the powers, authorities, duties, and responsibilities of certain conservation and reclamation districts.
Senate: Local Government
Committee report printed and distributed
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2522
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the notice given to purchasers of property within certain water districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| INTERNET | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2547
88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation of the Big Bend Regional Emergency Service District
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BIG BEND REGIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT | BREWSTER COUNTY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | JEFF DAVIS COUNTY | PRESIDIO COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2568
88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Hidalgo County Drainage District Number 1; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
| HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2594
88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the creation of the Liberty County Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Postponed
| LIBERTY COUNTY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2598
88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Vetoed by the Governor
| HONEY CREEK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | MCKINNEY, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2606
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation and operation of a development zone by and the tax revenue received by The Woodlands Township; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and taxes.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TOWN CENTER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
SB 2611
88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Northeast Houston Redevelopment District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees.
Senate: Local Government
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| NORTHEAST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2613
88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the creation of the Tabor Ranch Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Vetoed by the Governor
| DENTON, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TABOR RANCH MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 2614
88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation of the Presidio International Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Transportation
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL PORT AUTHORITY DISTRICT | PRESIDIO, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 2615
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Jones Avenue Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| BEXAR COUNTY | Economic & Industrial Development--General | JONES AVENUE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2618
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the powers, duties, territory, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District.
Senate: Local Government
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WESTWOOD MAGNOLIA PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
SB 2623
88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the creation of the Denton County Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Local Government
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| DENTON COUNTY | DENTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SJR 32
88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Moody, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| EL PASO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 119
88-3 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
HB 176
88-3 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to county requirements for the creation of a special district located in the county.
Filed
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 196
88-3 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
Filed
| HONEY CREEK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | MCKINNEY, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 62
88-3 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
HB 12
88-4 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to county requirements for the creation of a special district located in the county.
Filed
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 51
88-4 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
Filed
| HONEY CREEK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | MCKINNEY, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 71
88-4 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith
Relating to county requirements for the creation of a special district located in the county.
Filed
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 112
88-4 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
SB 32
88-4 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to land development, waste management, and the creation of special districts in counties.
Filed
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Management & Control | TIRES | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 553
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the approval by commissioners courts of the annual budget of emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 639
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to provide preventive health care services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 650
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 681
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| SAVE HISTORIC MUNY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 738
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to residential and commercial building requirements of municipalities, counties, and emergency services districts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 916
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Middle Rio Grande Regional Mobility Authority; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | DIMMIT COUNTY | FRIO COUNTY | KINNEY COUNTY | MAVERICK COUNTY | MIDDLE RIO GRANDE REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous | UVALDE COUNTY | VAL VERDE COUNTY | ZAVALA COUNTY
HB 919
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
HB 1004
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of municipal management districts created under general law.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1154
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the requirements for meetings held and Internet websites developed by certain special purpose districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1219
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the dissolution by petition of a municipal management district.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommitted to committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1228
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, BenSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the membership of the board of managers for certain emergency communication districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | SHERIFFS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1290
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authority of a county assistance district to perform district functions outside the district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1410
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 1414
87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center, including its authority to issue bonds.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1543
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1547
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the inclusion of territory of a municipality in a county assistance district.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1554
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to use of project funds of municipal development districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1720
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the inclusion of certain areas in a county assistance district.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1819
87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the powers of board members of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1968
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to fees of office payable to directors of certain municipal management districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2261
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the authority of a municipal management district to provide public education facilities and public education-related supplemental services.
House: Public Education
Postponed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2289
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of the State District as the seat of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Governor | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE DISTRICT
HB 2323
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to emergency services districts.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Annexation | EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2394
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a Department of Public Safety program to provide grants to public improvement districts for services for homeless individuals.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2494
87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the election of emergency services commissioners in certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Elections--Candidates | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2503
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to procedures governing a regional mobility authority in relation to certain federal public transportation funding.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2525
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| LAKE HOUSTON DREDGING & MAINTENANCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2726
87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to eligibility to serve as a member of a board of directors of certain public improvement districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2951
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, JaceySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the appointment and removal of directors of a levee improvement district; validating certain appointments and actions of certain levee improvement districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2999
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Fort Bend Subsidence District, including a director's qualifications and term.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | FULSHEAR, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3029
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast Protection District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees; providing authority to impose a tax; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3135
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, SherylSponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the powers and duties, authority to issue bonds, and authority to impose a tax of the SH130 Municipal Management District No. 1.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Vetoed by the Governor
| SH130 MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3253
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to meetings held by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3308
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the formation of special districts for the purpose of storm mitigation and resiliency, energy, water, and indoor air utilizing private funding sources; providing thereto the ability of specific entities to use conduit financing; and establishing specific consumer protection provisions for residential property owners related to the program.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | Environment--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STORM MITIGATION AND RESILIENCY FINANCING ACT | Water--Development
HB 3414
87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a seller's notice of special district assessments on newly constructed residential real properties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3546
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the authority of a municipality to add property to a common characteristic public improvement district.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3996
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to fees for pipeline construction imposed by certain districts.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4356
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the qualifications of directors of certain municipal development districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | NECHES RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRINITY RIVER
HB 4423
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the projects that may be undertaken by a public improvement district.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 4448
87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the projects that may be undertaken by a public improvement district.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 4505
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to create a county development district.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4573
87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the effect of municipal annexation of territory in the City of Conroe Municipal Management District No. 3.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| CITY OF CONROE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4577
87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority of the Chambers County Improvement District No. 1 to issue bonds and impose certain taxes or assessments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4579
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the powers, duties, and bond authority of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority; providing authority to impose a fee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| LUBBOCK REESE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4584
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, JakeSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the Sterrett Road Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STERRETT ROAD MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | WAXAHACHIE, CITY OF
HB 4590
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, ScottSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the creation of the TRR 243 Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| CELINA, CITY OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRR 243 MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4597
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to validating certain acts and proceedings of the East Lake Houston Management District and to the authority of the district to exercise certain powers, issue bonds, and impose fees, taxes, and assessments.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| EAST LAKE HOUSTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4604
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of the Barrett Management District to finance an improvement project or service.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| BARRETT MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4605
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation of the New Waverly Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| NEW WAVERLY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | NEW WAVERLY, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4612
87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, CodySponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| BRAZORIA COUNTY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4619
87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, LynnSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the creation of the Earthland Farms Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| DENTON COUNTY | EARTHLAND FARMS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4628
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the creation of the Veale Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | VEALE RANCH MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
HB 4629
87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the creation of the Agora Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| AGORA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | CORINTH, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4630
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the creation of the Parker County Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| FORT WORTH, CITY OF | PARKER COUNTY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4638
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, JohnSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation of certain municipal management districts; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/22
| CITY OF LEANDER MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | LEANDER MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | NEW WAVERLY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | NEW WAVERLY, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4639
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the powers and duties of the Conroe Municipal Management District No. 1, including the power to undertake and finance projects through taxes and bonds as a levee improvement district.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| CONROE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4648
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the powers, duties, territory, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District; creating a criminal offense.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WESTWOOD MAGNOLIA PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4650
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the East Central Travis County Conservation and Reclamation District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| EAST CENTRAL TRAVIS COUNTY CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4653
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the creation of the Lancaster Logistics District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs
Postponed
| DALLAS COUNTY | LANCASTER LOGISTICS DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4659
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the authority of the City of Kemah Municipal Management District No. 1 to provide water and sewer service, exercise certain powers, issue bonds, and impose fees, taxes, and assessments and to the validation of certain acts and proceedings of the district.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| CITY OF KEMAH MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4666
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
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.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| LORENA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | MCLENNAN COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 48
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of a regional mobility authority by local law.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 105
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district to be the seat of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE DISTRICT
HJR 115
87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the maximum tax rate that may be imposed on property in an emergency services district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Rural | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HJR 162
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district to be the seat of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Constitutional Revision | DISTRICT OF AUSTIN | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 390
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| SAVE HISTORIC MUNY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 446
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the membership of the board of managers for certain emergency communication districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | SHERIFFS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 479
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center, including its authority to issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 499
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
SB 565
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to use of project funds of municipal development districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 574
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to approval by the commissioners court of certain expenditures made by a county assistance district.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| County Government--Finance | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 604
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to bonds issued by and the dissolution of municipal management districts.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| BONDS | DEBT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 630
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the directors and administration of the Agua Special Utility District, including the grounds for removal of a director.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| AGUA SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 774
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the election of emergency services commissioners in certain emergency services districts.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Candidates | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 804
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the authority of a municipality to add property to a common characteristic public improvement district.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1008
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to fees for pipeline construction imposed by certain districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1117
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Gates, Gary
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Fort Bend Subsidence District, including a director's qualifications and term.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | FULSHEAR, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1160
87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast Protection District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees; providing authority to impose a tax; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1189
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the authority of a municipality to remove territory from an emergency services district following annexation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Annexation | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1206
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the applicability of executive orders issued by the President of the United States.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | Congress | County Government--General | FEDERAL RELATIONS | PRESIDENT, U.S. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1337
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to provide public health services; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1347
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the powers and duties, authority to issue bonds, and authority to impose a tax of the SH130 Municipal Management District No. 1.
Senate: Local Government
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| SH130 MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 1412
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the adoption and repeal of an additional ad valorem road tax for the maintenance of county roads.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Ways & Means
| County Government--Roads | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1473
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to emergency services districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Annexation | EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1784
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the effect of municipal annexation of territory in the City of Conroe Municipal Management District No. 3.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| CITY OF CONROE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1873
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to fees of office payable to directors of certain municipal management districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1892
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
Senate: Local Government
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| LAKE HOUSTON DREDGING & MAINTENANCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1990
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the powers of certain freight rail districts.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SB 2024
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2025
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the compensation of and reimbursement of expenses of directors of the Conroe Municipal Management District No. 2.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| CONROE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2080
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the requirements of entities that receive state funds
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2140
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the development and operation of a transportation project by a regional mobility authority.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2144
87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| BRAZORIA COUNTY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2149
87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the Sterrett Road Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting the power of eminent domain.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STERRETT ROAD MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 2155
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority of the Chambers County Improvement District No. 1 to issue bonds and impose certain taxes or assessments.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2167
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Northeast Houston Redevelopment District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees.
Senate: Local Government
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| NORTHEAST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2191
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the powers, duties, and bond authority of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority; providing authority to impose a fee.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| LUBBOCK REESE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2209
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Veale Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting the power of eminent domain.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | VEALE RANCH MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
SB 2210
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the Lancaster Logistics District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Local Government
No action taken in committee
| DALLAS COUNTY | LANCASTER LOGISTICS DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2214
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the Moore's Crossing Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Urban Affairs
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | MOORE'S CROSSING MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2221
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the powers, duties, territory, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WESTWOOD MAGNOLIA PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
SB 2225
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the Cottonwood Creek Development District, the district's authority to issue bonds, and the district's authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Local Government
Committee report printed and distributed
| COTTONWOOD CREEK DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 2228
87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the authority of the City of Kemah Municipal Management District No. 1 to provide water and sewer service, exercise certain powers, issue bonds, and impose fees, taxes, and assessments and to the validation of certain acts and proceedings of the district.
Senate: Local Government
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| CITY OF KEMAH MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2244
87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
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.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Urban Affairs
| LORENA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2252
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the creation of the TRR 243 Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Local Government
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| CELINA, CITY OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRR 243 MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 190
87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
Filed
| LAKE HOUSTON DREDGING & MAINTENANCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 98
87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the application of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to certain employees.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Courts--District | COVID-19 | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 99
87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Courts--District | COVID-19 | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 75
87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
Filed
| LAKE HOUSTON DREDGING & MAINTENANCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 71
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BONDS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 160
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a minor who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 304
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 333
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to an optional county fee on vehicle registration to be used by a regional mobility authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--General | DIMMIT COUNTY | FRIO COUNTY | KINNEY COUNTY | MAVERICK COUNTY | MIDDLE RIO GRANDE REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous | UVALDE COUNTY | VAL VERDE COUNTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | ZAVALA COUNTY
HB 681
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the inclusion of territory of a municipality in a county assistance district.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 747
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to propose a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 956
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the dissolution of county assistance districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1120
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the powers of certain county assistance districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1135
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | HOTELS & MOTELS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Tourism
HB 1417
86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| NACOGDOCHES, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Tourism
HB 1843
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the expansion of the territory of an emergency services district into the territory of a municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Annexation | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1867
86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the election of board members and filling of vacant board positions for emergency services districts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2018
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, ShawnSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to required notice for municipal management districts that annex or exclude territory.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2077
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of the City of Conroe Municipal Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| CITY OF CONROE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2202
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the appointment and election of levee improvement district directors.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2267
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to compensation to be paid to an emergency services district for a municipality's annexation of the district's territory.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 2317
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the requirements for meetings of certain special districts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2365
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to information required to be published with a notice of intent to apply for the passage of a local or special law.
House: House Administration Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Legislature | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 2445
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the addition of territory to a crime control and prevention district.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | Crime Prevention | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2450
86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the requirement that certain political subdivisions hold elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 2455
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the limitation of certain special district tax on the homesteads of the disabled and elderly.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2461
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the territory of and fees imposed by certain emergency communication districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2532
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to designate homestead preservation districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Housing--General | Property Interests--Homestead | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2712
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the creation of the Channelview Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHANNELVIEW IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2958
86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the TexAmericas Center.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3001
86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the fiscal transparency of special purpose districts and other political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3203
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the division of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3258
86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to an authorization to increase the sales and use tax collected in an advanced transportation district of a metropolitan rapid transit authority.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3307
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to provide public health services; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3436
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, ScottSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the creation of the Celina Municipal Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| CELINA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3654
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3716
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the establishment of the office of medical examiner in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3727
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the online publication of information by certain special purpose districts.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 3813
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the removal from office of a public officer of a political subdivision for policies or actions regarding immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IMMIGRATION LAW | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3947
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the authority of certain special purpose districts to use hotel occupancy tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4073
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the time for dissolution of a crime control and prevention district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crime Prevention | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4075
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary AnnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the dissolution of fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4172
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| BAYBROOK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 | CHAMBERS-LIBERTY COUNTIES NAVIGATION DISTRICT | FANNIN COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | FORT BEND COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | FORT HANCOCK WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OF HUDSPETH COUNTY | HALL & DONLEY COUNTIES WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 319 | HEMPHILL COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HUDSPETH COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | LAKEWAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | LIVE OAK UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | ORANGE COUNTY NAVIGATION & PORT DISTRICT | PALO DURO WATER DISTRICT | POLK COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 2 | PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY | SABINE PASS PORT AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Statutory Revision | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | TANGLEWOOD FOREST LIMITED DISTRICT | TANGLEWOOD FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | THE WOODLANDS METRO CENTER MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 4270
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of a municipal management district to provide public education facilities and public education-related supplemental services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4273
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the supervision and administration of municipal management districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4350
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to public safety answering points operated by emergency communications districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4377
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the authority of certain special purpose districts to use hotel occupancy tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
HB 4424
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the creation of the Clear Creek Watershed Regional Flood Control District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; providing a civil penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4470
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to community development by municipal management districts in certain counties.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Finance | Economic & Industrial Development--General | MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4473
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the separation of services provided by an emergency services district.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 4635
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of the Orchard Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| ORCHARD MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4637
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of the City of Kemah Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| CITY OF KEMAH MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4644
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of the Wood Trace Management District of Montgomery County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WOOD TRACE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS
HB 4653
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of Tarkington Management District No. 1 of Liberty County; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TARKINGTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF LIBERTY COUNTY
HB 4657
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4661
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of Plum Creek Management District No. 1 of Liberty County; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| PLUM CREEK MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF LIBERTY COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4662
86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, GinaSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of the Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| RICHFIELD RANCH MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF HARRIS COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4667
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the East Houston Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
| EAST HOUSTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4676
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| FORT BEND COUNTY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4680
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, PhilSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of the Gateway Park Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| GATEWAY PARK MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4683
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, LynnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of the Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HUNTER RANCH IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF DENTON COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4693
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, LynnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of the Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| COLE RANCH IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF DENTON COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4694
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, SherylSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation of the SH130 Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| SH130 MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4701
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the creation of the West Pecos Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WEST PECOS MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4703
86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 28; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 28 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4706
86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, JustinSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the creation of the North Celina Municipal Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| DYNAVEST MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | NORTH CELINA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4714
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WESTWOOD MAGNOLIA PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4721
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the Texas Heritage Parkway Improvement District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| FULSHEAR PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TEXAS HERITAGE PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4730
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the creation of the City of El Paso Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/20
| CITY OF EL PASO MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4731
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the name and powers of the Harris County Improvement District No. 17; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 17 | HARRIS-MONTGOMERY COUNTIES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4733
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, JessicaSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of the Oak Farms Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| OAK FARMS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4742
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, RhettaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the SoGood Cedars Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| SOGOOD CEDARS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4744
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the Wright Farm Municipal Management District of Johnson County; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WRIGHT FARM MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF JOHNSON COUNTY
HB 4748
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Near Northside Management District to impose a sales and use tax and finance a project or service.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate passage as amended reported
| Elections--General | NEAR NORTHSIDE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 4750
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the creation of the Trinity Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRINITY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4752
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the territory of the Barrett Management District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| BARRETT MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4760
86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the creation of the Hutto Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| HUTTO MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4763
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the creation of the Spradley Farms Improvement District of Kaufman County; providing the authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| MESQUITE, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | SPRADLEY FARMS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OF KAUFMAN COUNTY
HB 4764
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the authority of the Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 3 to impose an ad valorem tax.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| MIDLOTHIAN MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 27
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of a regional mobility authority by local law.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 29
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying and certain other activities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 82
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state funds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 235
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to propose a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 390
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of the Northeast Houston Redevelopment District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| NORTHEAST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 579
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the TexAmericas Center.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1108
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the dissolution of certain general law districts.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Elections--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Water--General
SB 1128
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to designate homestead preservation districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Housing--General | Property Interests--Homestead | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1329
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to bonds issued by and the dissolution of municipal management districts.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | DEBT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1367
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to use of project funds of municipal development districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1475
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an authorization to increase the sales and use tax collected in an advanced transportation district of a metropolitan rapid transit authority.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1579
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the creation of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Postponed
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1658
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the territory of and fees imposed by certain emergency communication districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1721
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1835
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the creation of the Channelview Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| CHANNELVIEW IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1889
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the creation of the Celina Municipal Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| BONDS | CELINA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2054
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain road districts to enter into contracts for and to contribute to transportation projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 2097
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the fiscal transparency of special purpose districts and other political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2126
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to taking sand, gravel, marl, shell, and mudshell from the San Jacinto River and its tributaries.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT | Mines & Mineral Resources | SAN JACINTO RIVER | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2212
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the maintenance and operation of certain projects by certain drainage districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| JEFFERSON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO.7 | ORANGE COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | VELASCO DRAINAGE DISTRICT
SB 2245
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the enforcement of traffic regulations on a public road that is owned, operated, and maintained by a special district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2424
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Missouri City Redevelopment District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| MISSOURI CITY REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2430
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the dissolution of a municipal management district by landowner petition.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2442
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of the City of Kemah Municipal Management District No. 1; providing a limited authority of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| CITY OF KEMAH MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2445
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the creation of the New Park Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| NEW PARK MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2446
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the SoGood Cedars Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| SOGOOD CEDARS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2456
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the powers and duties of the Karis Municipal Management District of Tarrant County; changing the territory of the district; providing a civil penalty; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| KARIS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF TARRANT COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2459
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of the Wood Trace Management District of Montgomery County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WOOD TRACE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS
SB 2461
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2470
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of the Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
| RICHFIELD RANCH MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF HARRIS COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2471
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of the Orchard Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| ORCHARD MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2482
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of Tarkington Management District No. 1 of Liberty County; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TARKINGTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF LIBERTY COUNTY
SB 2483
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of Plum Creek Management District No. 1 of Liberty County; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| PLUM CREEK MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF LIBERTY COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2502
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, PeterSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the creation of the West Pecos Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WEST PECOS MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 2505
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
House passage as amended reported
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WESTWOOD MAGNOLIA PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
SB 2518
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the East Houston Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| EAST HOUSTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2537
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the creation of the Dynavest Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| DYNAVEST MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2553
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation of the Save Historic Muny District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | SAVE HISTORIC MUNY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 267
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and per diem compensation of emergency services commissioners in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Salaries & Expenses | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 739
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 967
85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| BOWIE COUNTY | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1064
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
| City Government--General | MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1316
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state money.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1343
85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of certain special purpose districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales
HB 1509
85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the election of board members of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| BORDER | Elections--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1510
85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of certain functions related to emergency services districts from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | RURAL | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1716
85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to territory of county assistance districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1728
85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by certain special districts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 1764
85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, CeliaSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation of metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 1798
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the powers of the Harris County Improvement District No. 17.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 17 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1800
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, TomSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the powers of the Harris County Improvement District No. 17.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 17 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1986
85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2110
85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to procedures for incorporation or establishment of another form of local government for certain areas subject to a regional participation agreement.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2182
85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of a county assistance district to impose a sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--County | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 2183
85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to The Woodlands Township.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
HB 2211
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the qualifications to serve as an emergency services commissioner in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2332
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| BRAZORIA COUNTY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2435
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to public improvement projects financed by or through assessments levied on property by municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2504
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the compensation provided to the governing body of certain special districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| Salaries & Expenses | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2627
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the withdrawal of a unit of election from certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2725
85-0 (2017)
Author: González, MarySponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of a stormwater control and recapture planning authority in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Environment--Water | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 2744
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the Channelview Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| CHANNELVIEW IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2748
85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the Chambers County Improvement District No. 2.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2761
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to participate in a company or partnership organized to finance redevelopment projects.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Corporations & Associations | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2788
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the appointment of emergency services commissioners in certain districts located in more than one county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2803
85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CLEARWATER UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CROCKETT COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NO. 1 | EL PASO WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 4 | FAYETTE COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT--MONUMENT HILL | GALVESTON COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | GONZALES COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HASKELL COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | MESA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NORTH HARRIS COUNTY REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY | NORTH PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PORT OF HARLINGEN AUTHORITY | SANDY LAND UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SANTA RITA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SARATOGA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SOUTH PLAINS UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Statutory Revision | SUTTON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 2861
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to Texas Department of Transportation and regional mobility authority comprehensive development agreements.
House: Transportation
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Highways | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2881
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, ScottSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the board of directors of the Old Celina Municipal Management District No. 1.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | OLD CELINA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3074
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to compensation to be paid to an emergency services district for a municipality's annexation of the district's territory.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Annexation | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Salaries & Expenses | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 3136
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the Windsor Hills Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WINDSOR HILLS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
HB 3173
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the powers of the Harris County Improvement District No. 17 and to the creation of the East Lake Houston Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| EAST LAKE HOUSTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 17 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3214
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the service plan for the annexation by certain municipalities of territory included in an emergency services district.
House: Land & Resource Management
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--Annexation | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3252
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to certain contracting requirements for certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Purchasing--Local | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3271
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the right of certain public officers to access public information, documents, records, and property.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3504
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of certain county assistance districts to annex public rights-of-way and county-owned property.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3691
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Housing--General | Property Interests--Homestead | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3789
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the appointment and election of levee improvement district directors.
House: Natural Resources
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3821
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to voting by the qualified voters of a water or sewer district wholly or partly annexed by a municipality.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Annexation | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Water--General
HB 3895
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the application for and loans from the Texas military value revolving loan account.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Finance | County Government--General | LOANS | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3915
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to administration and authority of the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4051
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the notice requirements for bills proposing the creation of or annexation of land to certain special purpose districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Annexation | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4180
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation, operations, functions, and regulatory authority of certain governmental entities and officials; changes in certain judicial procedures; imposing civil penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| BOWIE COUNTY | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | MAGISTRATES | POPULATION GROWTH IN TEXAS, TASK FORCE TO STUDY | Property Interests--Personal Property | RABIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4268
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, ScottSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation of the Celina Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| CELINA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4271
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the East Houston Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| EAST HOUSTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4275
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the Ingleside Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; granting limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| INGLESIDE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | INGLESIDE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4282
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District; authorizing assessments.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Laid on the table subject to call
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WESTWOOD MAGNOLIA PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4283
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, TomSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the conversion of the Grand Northwest Municipal Utility District to the Grand Northwest Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| GRAND NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4286
85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to creation of the Bolivar Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| BOLIVAR MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4289
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the compensation of and reimbursement of expenses of the directors of the Aliana Management District.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| ALIANA MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4290
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, ShawnSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Stadium Park Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STADIUM PARK MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4292
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Management District No. 1; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4294
85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, JustinSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation of the North Celina Municipal Management District No. 3; providing authority to impose taxes, levy assessments, and issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | NORTH CELINA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4297
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of Telfair Tract 5 Commercial Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TELFAIR TRACT 5 COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4299
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the creation of Port Neches Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Laid on the table subject to call
| PORT NECHES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4303
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 and to the correction of defined terms in the law governing the Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1 and the law governing the Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| JOSHUA FARMS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | JOSHUA FARMS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | PRAIRIE RIDGE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4308
85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority and expanding the territory and powers of the authority; authorizing fees and the issuance of bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Water | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4315
85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of the Beaumont Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4317
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the creation of River Ranch Improvement District of Liberty County; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Laid on the table subject to call
| RIVER RANCH IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OF LIBERTY COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4320
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4321
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 25; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 25 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4333
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 24; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 24 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4341
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of the Liberty County Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| LIBERTY COUNTY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4342
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the East Downtown Management District to impose a tax, fee, or assessment on certain property.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| EAST DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4343
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 26; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 26 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4344
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 27; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 27 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4347
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| MIDLOTHIAN MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4349
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of the Alamo Management District; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Placed on intent calendar
| ALAMO MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HR 2606
85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2244.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | UNIVERSITY HILLS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 320
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the creation of River Ranch Improvement District of Liberty County; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| RIVER RANCH IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OF LIBERTY COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 386
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the use of federal funds by political subdivisions for payment of the political subdivision's debt obligations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | DEBT | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 515
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the right of certain public officers to access public information, documents, records, and property; creating criminal offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 517
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the compensation provided to the governing body of certain special districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Salaries & Expenses | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 625
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of certain special purpose districts; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales
SB 965
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the authority of certain counties to designate a county water recreation safety zone along certain rivers; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SAN MARCOS RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1014
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Keough, Mark
Relating to The Woodlands Township.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
SB 1015
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Keough, Mark
Relating to procedures for incorporation or establishment of another form of local government for certain areas subject to a regional participation agreement.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1100
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| BRAZORIA COUNTY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1179
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to purchasing and contracting practices of coordinated county transportation authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1260
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the Chambers County Improvement District No. 2.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1331
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1489
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| CHAMBERS COUNTY | GALVESTON COUNTY | GULF COAST AUTHORITY | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY | HARRIS COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1563
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to audits of the fiscal accounts and records of emergency services districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1586
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage, including authorizing certain counties and municipalities to establish a minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1644
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operations of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1656
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
House passage as amended reported
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Homestead | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1662
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to limited-purpose annexation under strategic partnership agreements for certain districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Annexation | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
SB 1716
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state money.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1727
85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the procedure for an election to adopt a sales and use tax or to change the tax rate in an emergency services district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Elections--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
SB 1855
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to participate in a company or partnership organized to finance redevelopment projects.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Corporations & Associations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1863
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1878
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the service plan for the annexation by certain municipalities of territory included in an emergency services district.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| City Government--Annexation | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1987
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the notice and procedural requirements for bills proposing the creation of or annexation of land to certain special purpose districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Annexation | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1988
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| CLEARWATER UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CROCKETT COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NO. 1 | EL PASO WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 4 | FAYETTE COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT--MONUMENT HILL | GALVESTON COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | GONZALES COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HASKELL COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | MESA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NORTH HARRIS COUNTY REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY | NORTH PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PORT OF HARLINGEN AUTHORITY | SANDY LAND UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SANTA RITA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SARATOGA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SOUTH PLAINS UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Statutory Revision | SUTTON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SB 2046
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to voting by the qualified voters of a water or sewer district wholly or partly annexed by a municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Annexation | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Water--General
SB 2047
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the creation, territory, and operation of municipal management districts and public improvement districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2139
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 2244
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the creation of the University Hills Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | UNIVERSITY HILLS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 2248
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the powers of the Harris County Improvement District No. 17.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 17 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2249
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of the East Lake Houston Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| EAST LAKE HOUSTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2256
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the compensation of and reimbursement of expenses of the directors of the Aliana Management District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| ALIANA MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2258
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the conversion of the Grand Northwest Municipal Utility District to the Grand Northwest Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| GRAND NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2259
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2264
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Management District No. 1; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2265
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority and expanding the territory and powers of the authority; authorizing fees and the issuance of bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Water | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2266
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Stadium Park Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STADIUM PARK MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 2269
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to creation of the Bolivar Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| BOLIVAR MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2271
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the creation of Port Neches Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| PORT NECHES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2272
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of the Beaumont Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2276
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the creation of Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| LAKEWOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OF HARRIS COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2286
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District; authorizing assessments.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WESTWOOD MAGNOLIA PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
SB 2293
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the creation of Montgomery County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SR 910
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2244.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 93
85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to compensation to be paid to an emergency services district for a municipality's annexation of the district's territory.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 141
85-1 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| LEAGUE CITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 207
85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to voting by the qualified voters of a water or sewer district wholly or partly annexed by a municipality.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Annexation | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
HB 361
85-1 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the construction of transportation projects by certain regional mobility authorities.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HJR 39
85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the Legislature to establish limitations on the rate of taxation and amount of debt for special purpose districts created by general law or special local law.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 139
84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the posting of certain notices for political subdivisions on the comptroller's Internet website.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 501
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the exemption of rural transit districts from motor fuel taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Rural
HB 527
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to requiring certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities to hold a referendum before spending any money for a fixed rail transit system.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 613
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to sunset review of certain municipal management districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 648
84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the selection of directors to the board of directors for the Viridian Municipal Management District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | VIRIDIAN MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 654
84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to public school finance and the formation of school finance districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 737
84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie DonSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 878
84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to competitive bidding procedures and election requirements for the Westchase District.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BONDS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Statutory Revision | WESTCHASE DISTRICT
HB 973
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the compensation and per diem compensation of emergency services commissioners in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Salaries & Expenses | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 995
84-0 (2015)
Author: González, MarySponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the establishment of stormwater control and recapture planning authorities in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Environment--Water | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 1112
84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to projects that a defense adjustment management authority may conduct.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Placed on intent calendar
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1182
84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--Administration | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1221
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to seller's disclosures in connection with residential real property subject to groundwater regulation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Water--Rights
HB 1394
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the composition, governance, and authority of a regional tollway authority that has or proposes to have projects located in counties that are not part of the authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| County Government--General | Governor | Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 1422
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the restoration of expired eminent domain authority of certain rural rail transportation districts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads | Transportation--Rural
HB 1432
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to optional fees on registration of vehicles in certain counties to fund transportation projects; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1548
84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to comprehensive reviews of certain special districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
| Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
HB 1553
84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Governor | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1723
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the territory included in, the composition of the board of directors of, and the method of assessment of the Harris County Improvement District No. 10 and to clarifying the law to reflect the prior division of the district.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
House appoints conferees-reported
| FIVE CORNERS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 10 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2038
84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to legal representation for certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Lawyers | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2100
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the creation of the East Houston Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
| EAST HOUSTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2200
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the powers of the Greater Greenspoint Management District of Harris County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| GREATER GREENSPOINT MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF HARRIS COUNTY | Labor--Workforce Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2229
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2249
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the creation, powers and duties, and administration of emergency response districts; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts
No action taken in committee
| County Government--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2257
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain emergency services districts that are exempted from filing an audit report.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2259
84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the Driftwood Economic Development Municipal Management District; removing conditions to imposing a tax on residential property; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
| DRIFTWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2343
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the Generation Park Management District.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Laid on the table subject to call
| GENERATION PARK MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2345
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the boundaries and territory of the Near Northside Management District.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| NEAR NORTHSIDE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2353
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of Saint George Place Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| SAINT GEORGE PLACE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2432
84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by certain special districts.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 2454
84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to flood control storage requirements established by the Fort Bend County Drainage District.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| FLOODS | FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2476
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the operations of health care funding districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BORDER | CAMERON COUNTY | Health Care Providers | HIDALGO COUNTY | MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General | WEBB COUNTY
HB 2519
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to expenditures made by emergency services districts and the sale of district property.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Property Interests--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2526
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the East Downtown Management District to impose a tax, fee, or assessment on a residential property.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| EAST DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2567
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to authority of the county auditor to examine the records of certain special districts.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Open Records | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2599
84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, RonSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the ability of certain county assistance districts to annex roads.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Roads | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2635
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operation of a park and recreation district in counties that share a border on the San Marcos River and to the authority of the district to collect fees and issue bonds; creating a criminal offense and providing penalties.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SAN MARCOS RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2688
84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | HOTELS & MOTELS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2702
84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to an alternative composition of a board of directors of a regional mobility authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2883
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, RonSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the addition of territory to a crime control and prevention district and to a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Crime Prevention | Elections--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 2911
84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to establishment of statewide and local emergency communications grant programs and financing of state emergency communications.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | POISON CONTROL CENTERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3087
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain special purpose district financial information on a district's Internet website.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| Financial--General | INTERNET | Open Records | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3097
84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Returned to committee
| MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3114
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the audit and review of regional mobility authorities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3123
84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LONE STAR RAIL DISTRICT | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3186
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, MarshaSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the qualifications of directors and the use of project funds of certain municipal development districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BRAZOS RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3233
84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the right of directors of special districts to obtain district information, documents, and records.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3402
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of a venue district to act as an endorsing municipality or endorsing county for purposes of games or event trust funds; authorizing a fee.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HARRIS COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3418
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to intermunicipal commuter rail districts.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3462
84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communication districts; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DISTRICTS ACT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3485
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the addition of certain municipalities to the territory of a regional transportation authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3548
84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3603
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| BURLESON, CITY OF | JOSHUA FARMS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3605
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| JOSHUA FARMS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3607
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to notifying a state senator and state representative about the creation of a district and acquiring road powers for a district.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3654
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the fiscal transparency of political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | DEBT | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3666
84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, PaulSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the withdrawal of the territory of certain emergency services districts from the territory of a metropolitan rapid transit authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3777
84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the establishment and governance of certain regional transportation authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3888
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the creation of the Barrett Management District.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| BARRETT MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3891
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain special purpose districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4026
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to the division of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4117
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IMMIGRATION LAW | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4131
84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to competitive bidding procedures and election requirements for the Westchase District.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WESTCHASE DISTRICT
HB 4136
84-0 (2015)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the board of directors, authority to impose assessments, and territory of the International Management District.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4137
84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the qualifications of directors of the Spectrum Management District.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Laid on the table subject to call
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4138
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the territory included in, the composition of the board of directors of, and the powers of the Harris County Improvement District No. 17.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 17 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4147
84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, RonSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of Missouri City Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| MISSOURI CITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4149
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keough, MarkSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the powers, operations, and boundaries of The Woodlands Township; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
HB 4150
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the powers and the board of the Harris County Improvement District No. 12.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 12 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4152
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the board of directors of the Fulshear Town Center Management District.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| FULSHEAR TOWN CENTER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4154
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of the Grand Lake Estates Management District and the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 152, and to the boundaries of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| GRAND LAKE ESTATES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 465 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 152 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4155
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, MarshaSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation of the Vineyard Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | VINEYARD MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
HB 4156
84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, RonSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of Missouri City Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| MISSOURI CITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4157
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the creation of Valley Ranch Medical Center Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | VALLEY RANCH MEDICAL CENTER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4158
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of the East Waller County Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| EAST WALLER COUNTY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4166
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the powers and duties and composition of the board of directors of the Bridgeland Management District.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| BRIDGELAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4170
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the creation of Valley Ranch Town Center Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | VALLEY RANCH TOWN CENTER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4172
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to the dissolution of the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHISHOLM TRAIL SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4175
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to eminent domain powers of certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| CNP UTILITY DISTRICT | EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 10 | EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 11 | EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 12 | EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 13 | EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 14 | EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8 | EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9 | ENCANTO REAL UTILITY DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 150 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 16 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 211 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 233 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 483 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 484 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 485 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 61 | HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 119 | LIBERTY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 | LIBERTY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | LIBERTY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 100 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 101 | POST WOOD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | WEST PARK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
HB 4180
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the conversion of the Harris-Fort Bend Counties Municipal Utility District No. 4 to the Katy Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| HARRIS-FORT BEND COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | KATY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4184
84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the Hays County Development District No. 1.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HAYS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 4186
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of the East Lake Houston Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
| EAST LAKE HOUSTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4192
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of Simonton Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| SIMONTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4210
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the East Downtown Management District to impose a tax, fee, or assessment on a residential property.
House: County Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| EAST DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HJR 104
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Doug
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of emergency response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Legislature | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HR 3425
84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3123.
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
| CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY
SB 102
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--Administration | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 234
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the creation and operation of a park and recreation district in counties that share a border on the San Marcos River and to the authority of the district to collect fees and issue bonds; creating a criminal offense and providing penalties.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CALDWELL COUNTY | GUADALUPE COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | SAN MARCOS RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 337
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the right of directors of special districts to obtain district information, documents, and records.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 532
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 557
84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the composition, governance, and authority of a regional tollway authority that has or proposes to have projects located in counties that are not part of the authority.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Governor | Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SB 579
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to optional fees on registration of vehicles in certain counties to fund transportation projects; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BORDER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 772
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to legal representation for certain emergency services districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Lawyers | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 837
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--General | HOTELS & MOTELS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 839
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, SylviaSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the Generation Park Management District.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| GENERATION PARK MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 887
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the powers of the Greater Greenspoint Management District of Harris County.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| GREATER GREENSPOINT MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF HARRIS COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 896
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the creation of the East Houston Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EAST HOUSTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1042
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to fiscal transparency and accountability of certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | DEBT | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1108
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communication districts; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DISTRICTS ACT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1109
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to emergency response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1144
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to intermunicipal commuter rail districts.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1150
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of the enabling legislation for regional mobility authorities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1162
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 | CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 | CHOCTAW WATERSHED WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | DONAHOE CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY | DUVAL COUNTY CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT | FALLBROOK UTILITY DISTRICT | FLAMINGO ISLES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS | HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - FONDREN ROAD | HULL FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | INVERNESS FOREST IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | JEFFERSON COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DIST. NO. 10 | JOHNSON COUNTY SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | LAZY RIVER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | MEDINA COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | MEMORIAL VILLAGES WATER AUTHORITY | MUENSTER WATER DISTRICT | OLD RIVER DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF LIBERTY COUNTY NO. 1 | PETTUS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | PORT MANSFIELD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | PORT O'CONNOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | RIO GRANDE PALMS WATER DISTRICT | SAGEMEADOW UTILITY DISTRICT | SAN LEON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS | SAN PATRICIO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT | SHASLA PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | SOUTH TEXAS WATER AUTHORITY | SPANISH COVE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | SPENCER ROAD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | SPRING MEADOWS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES DISTRICT | Statutory Revision | TATTOR ROAD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT | THUNDERBIRD UTILITY DISTRICT | TREASURE ISLAND MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS | UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | UPPER JASPER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | VARNER CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | WEST CEDAR CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 | WILLACY COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 12 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 13 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY WATER, SEWER, IRRIGATION, AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 | WILLOW CREEK WATER CONTROL DISTRICT | WISE COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | WOOD TRACT MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1, OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS
SB 1331
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the governing body of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1345
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, DonSponsor: Rinaldi, Matt
Relating to quorum and voting requirements for the transaction of business by the board of the Irving Flood Control District Section III of Dallas County.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| DALLAS COUNTY | IRVING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SECTION III | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1348
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the operations of health care funding districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BORDER | Health Care Providers | MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
SB 1362
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the powers and duties and composition of the board of directors of the Bridgeland Management District.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BRIDGELAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1363
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation of Simonton Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| SIMONTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1377
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to competitive bidding requirements for emergency services districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1380
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the exemption of municipalities, certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities, and regional transit authorities from certain motor fuel taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--General | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1412
84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to seller's disclosures in connection with residential real property subject to groundwater regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Water--Rights
SB 1453
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to propose a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1510
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to authority of the county auditor to examine and audit the records of certain special districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Open Records | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1511
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the establishment and governance of certain regional transportation authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Postponed
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1563
84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1673
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the preemption of a local law by state law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1691
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the territory included in, the composition of the board of directors of, and the method of assessment of the Harris County Improvement District No. 10 and to clarifying the law to reflect the prior division of the district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| FIVE CORNERS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 10 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1837
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to requiring certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities to hold a referendum before spending any money for a fixed rail transit system.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1859
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the restoration of expired eminent domain authority of certain rural rail transportation districts.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads | Transportation--Rural
SB 2018
84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the powers, operations, and boundaries of The Woodlands Township; authorizing a fee.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
SB 2020
84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Keough, Mark
Relating to the powers, operations, and boundaries of The Woodlands Township; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
SB 2022
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the Driftwood Economic Development Municipal Management District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| DRIFTWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2035
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the conversion of the Harris-Fort Bend Counties Municipal Utility District No. 4 to the Katy Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| HARRIS-FORT BEND COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | KATY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2038
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to the qualifications of directors of the Spectrum Management District.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 2043
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the creation of Valley Ranch Medical Center Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | VALLEY RANCH MEDICAL CENTER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 2044
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the creation of Valley Ranch Town Center Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | VALLEY RANCH TOWN CENTER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 2045
84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of the Grand Lake Estates Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| GRAND LAKE ESTATES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2047
84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the territory included in, the composition of the board of directors of, and the powers of the Harris County Improvement District No. 17.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 17 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2050
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of Simonton Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| SIMONTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2073
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the Hays County Development District No. 1.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| HAYS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
SJR 64
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of emergency response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 14
83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Returned to committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Electronic Information Systems | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
HB 187
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of the Near Northside Management District to undertake tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| NEAR NORTHSIDE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 272
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to notice requirements for emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 311
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the exemption of certain transit districts from motor fuel taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Rural
HB 335
83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the posting of certain notices for political subdivisions on the comptroller's Internet website.
House: Technology
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | County Government--General | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 339
83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, JodieSponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the authority to propose the creation of a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 474
83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by a certain regional mobility authority for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | HIDALGO COUNTY | Highways | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
HB 518
83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the Windsor Hills Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WINDSOR HILLS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
HB 563
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to shale transportation districts, authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 655
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to exempting defense base development authorities from certain contracting requirements.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 656
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the application of the public and private facilities and infrastructure law to a defense base development authority.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 685
83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to commissioners court oversight of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| BORDER | County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 791
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the creation and operation of a park and recreation district in a county with frontage on the San Marcos River and to the authority of the district to collect fees; providing penalties.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | SAN MARCOS RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 815
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to sunset review of certain municipal management districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 1124
83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Placed on General State Calendar
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Political Subdivisions | REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT ACT | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1276
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the creation of Pearland Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| PEARLAND MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1348
83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the taxation of certain tangible personal property located inside a defense base development authority.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & COMMERCE | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Personal Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Transportation--Aviation
HB 1357
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the power of the Nueces County Road District No. 4 to lease or sell land.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | NUECES COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 4 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1378
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 23; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HARRIS COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 23 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1481
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| FORT BEND COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 24 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1508
83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to assessment collection in certain public improvement districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1688
83-0 (2013)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the board of the Lubbock Reese Development Authority.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | LUBBOCK REESE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1794
83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1798
83-0 (2013)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the expansion of the territory of an emergency services district into the territory of a municipality.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--Annexation | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1912
83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county; authorizing assessments.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2138
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the board of directors of the Near Northside Management District and to the district's boundaries and territory.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| NEAR NORTHSIDE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2139
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the Near Northside Management District to undertake tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| NEAR NORTHSIDE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2200
83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to the creation of Burnet County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BURNET COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2226
83-0 (2013)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to a permit exemption for certain drainage districts located in counties bordering the United Mexican States.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | MEXICO | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 2387
83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property located inside a defense base development authority.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Personal Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Transportation--Aviation
HB 2388
83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain contracting laws to a defense base development authority.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2389
83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to exempting certain qualifying projects from the public and private facilities and infrastructure contracting requirements.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2390
83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities by taxable entities in the aerospace industry.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Franchise | Transportation--Aviation
HB 2423
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2523
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the validation of the dissolution of the Development Corporation of Presidio and creation of the Presidio Municipal Development District.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | PRESIDIO MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | PRESIDIO, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2536
83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the composition of certain regional transportation authority subregional boards.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Purchasing--Local | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Officers | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2580
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the authority of municipalities to create freight rail districts that have the powers of rural rail transportation districts; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads | Transportation--Rural
HB 2586
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain authorized entities.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Laid on the table subject to call
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Water--General
HB 2617
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the expansion of the boundaries of the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| CIBOLO CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2635
83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the facilities to which Chapter 68, Water Code, applies.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2655
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2718
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the cultural and fine arts district program administered by the Texas Commission on the Arts.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
| Arts & Humanities | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | City Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3031
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to fare enforcement officers for metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3063
83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to defense base development authorities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Vetoed by the Governor
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3066
83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the qualification of an area inside a base defense authority as an enterprise zone.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3130
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to environmental clearance requirements for certain comprehensive development agreement projects of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Environment--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3159
83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an agreement to allocate sales and use tax after a municipality annexes land in an emergency services district and to the provision of emergency services in that area.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--Annexation | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 3257
83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LAKE PALESTINE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3281
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6 | BOLING MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | BROOKSHIRE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | CEDAR BAYOU PARK UTILITY DISTRICT | CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | CLEAR LAKE CITY WATER AUTHORITY | COKE COUNTY KICKAPOO WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | COMMODORE COVE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 387 | IRVING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SECTION I | IRVING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SECTION III | KENEDY COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | KIMBLE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATADOR WATER DISTRICT | MENARD COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT | MID-EAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MIDDLE TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NECHES & TRINITY VALLEYS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NORTH PARK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 | NORTHWEST FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | OAKMONT PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | PECAN VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PINE BOUGH PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | PINE VILLAGE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | PINEYWOODS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | POST OAK SAVANNAH GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | QUAIL CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | RANKIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | ROLLING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | ROLLING FORK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | ROLLING PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | ROMAN FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | ROMAN FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | SOUTH LIMESTONE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTHEAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | SPRING CREEK FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | STAMFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT | STARR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Statutory Revision | TITUS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9 | TRINITY GLEN ROSE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TYLER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WES-TEX GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | WEST COKE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WILBARGER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WILLACY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WILSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF WOOD COUNTY | YOAKUM HOSPITAL DISTRICT
HB 3291
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of regional mobility authorities.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | HIDALGO COUNTY | MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 3397
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to comprehensive reviews of certain special districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
HB 3510
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY | GULF OF MEXICO | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3642
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the addition of certain municipalities to the territory of a regional transportation authority.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3708
83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to rules governing the rules governing the meetings of general law districts of the Texas Water code.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Open Meetings | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Water--General
HB 3763
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to consent for the inclusion of a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction in an emergency services district.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3764
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to audit requirements of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3795
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of a county assistance district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3798
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to expenditures made by emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3799
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to ad valorem taxes assessed by an emergency services district; removing the debt service component of the ad valorem tax rate from the computation of the maximum tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3807
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the Fort Bend Subsidence District.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3825
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the composition of certain regional transportation authority subregional boards.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3858
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the creation of Waller County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WALLER COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
HB 3859
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the creation of Waller County Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WALLER COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2
HB 3860
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the creation of the Generation Park Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| GENERATION PARK MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3874
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation of Rock Prairie Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| ROCK PRAIRIE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3875
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation of Rock Prairie Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| ROCK PRAIRIE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3883
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of Mesquite Medical Center Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| MESQUITE MEDICAL CENTER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3895
83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, SteveSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the name of The Woodlands Road Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas, and to the administration, powers, and duties of the district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Elections--Election Officers | HARRIS COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WOODLANDS ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
HB 3897
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the creation of Onion Creek Metro Park District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | ONION CREEK METRO PARK DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3904
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3909
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation of Fulshear Parkway Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| FULSHEAR PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3912
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the East Downtown Management District to impose a tax, fee, or assessment on a residential property.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| EAST DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3914
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, ScottSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation or dissolution of certain special districts; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose an assessment, fee, or tax.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| COMANCHE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | OLD CELINA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | VENABLE RANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF DENTON COUNTY
HB 3916
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the creation of the Comanche Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| COMANCHE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3917
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the creation of Highway 380 Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HIGHWAY 380 MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3928
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the creation of the Westwood Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WESTWOOD MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 3930
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of Saint George Place Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| SAINT GEORGE PLACE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3935
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the territory of the East Aldine Management District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| EAST ALDINE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3941
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation of the Comal County Water Improvement District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| COMAL COUNTY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 3942
83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the creation of the Riverwalk Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| RIVERWALK MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3944
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation of Fort Bend County Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3954
83-0 (2013)
Author: Stephenson, PhilSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation and the powers and duties of certain special districts; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 184 | KENDLETON IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 63
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the state's oil and gas tax revenue to construction, reconstruction, acquisition, and expansion of roads in counties in which a shale formation is located.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Energy Resources | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 148
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of emergency response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 149
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying the authority of emergency services districts to levy taxes and issue bonds or other obligations and removing the limitation on the ad valorem tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 14
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Returned to committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Electronic Information Systems | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
SB 280
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the creation and operation of a park and recreation district in a county with frontage on the San Marcos River and to the authority of the district to collect fees; providing penalties.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | SAN MARCOS RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 332
83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to commissioners court oversight of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
| BORDER | County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
SB 477
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by a certain regional mobility authority for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | HIDALGO COUNTY | Highways | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
SB 509
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by school districts of a school security district; authorizing school district taxes for crime prevention measures.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crime Prevention | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Elections--School District | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
SB 570
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the appointment of reserve peace officers by a fire marshal.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 628
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Political Subdivisions | REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT ACT | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 655
83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain authorized entities.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Water--General
SB 660
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the collection, receipt, and use of assessments and other types of revenue for certain public improvement projects in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 690
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 23; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 23 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 696
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the board of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | LUBBOCK REESE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 782
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a permit exemption for certain drainage districts located in counties bordering the United Mexican States.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | MEXICO | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
SB 863
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the creation of Pearland Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| PEARLAND MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 867
83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to comprehensive performance reviews of certain special districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 968
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county; authorizing assessments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1009
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Farney, Marsha
Relating to the creation of Burnet County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BURNET COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1026
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6 | BOLING MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | BROOKSHIRE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | CEDAR BAYOU PARK UTILITY DISTRICT | CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | CLEAR LAKE CITY WATER AUTHORITY | COKE COUNTY KICKAPOO WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | COMMODORE COVE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 387 | IRVING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SECTION I | IRVING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SECTION III | KENEDY COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | KIMBLE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATADOR WATER DISTRICT | MENARD COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT | MID-EAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MIDDLE TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NECHES & TRINITY VALLEYS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NORTH PARK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 | NORTHWEST FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | OAKMONT PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | PECAN VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PINE BOUGH PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | PINE VILLAGE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | PINEYWOODS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | POST OAK SAVANNAH GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | QUAIL CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | RANKIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | ROLLING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | ROLLING FORK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | ROLLING PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | ROMAN FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | ROMAN FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | SOUTH LIMESTONE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTHEAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | SPRING CREEK FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | STAMFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT | STARR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Statutory Revision | TITUS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9 | TRINITY GLEN ROSE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TYLER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WES-TEX GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | WEST COKE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WILBARGER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WILLACY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WILSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF WOOD COUNTY | YOAKUM HOSPITAL DISTRICT
SB 1098
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the creation of the Padre Isles Management District; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| PADRES ISLES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1167
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a county assistance district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1225
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the facilities to which Chapter 68, Water Code, applies.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1265
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY | GULF OF MEXICO | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1333
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of the Cotton Belt Rail Improvement District; providing authority to impose an assessment and issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| COTTON BELT RAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1425
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the provision of fire prevention or fire-fighting services by certain emergency services districts.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1461
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to addition of certain municipalities to the territory of a regional transportation authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| ADVERTISING | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1497
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the cultural and fine arts district program administered by the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| Arts & Humanities | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | City Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1551
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the provision of affordable housing and other services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAMERON COUNTY | City Government--General | COLONIAS | County Government--General | HIDALGO COUNTY | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WILLACY COUNTY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1584
83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the validation of the dissolution of the Development Corporation of Presidio and the creation of the Presidio Municipal Development District.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | PRESIDIO MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1596
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--Annexation | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1601
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of the Central Laredo Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, impose a fee, and issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| CENTRAL LAREDO MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1651
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1771
83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the expansion of the boundaries of the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| CIBOLO CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1794
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a transportation revolving fund for certain metropolitan planning organizations.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1811
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the Fort Bend Subsidence District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1820
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the creation of Waller County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WALLER COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
SB 1821
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the creation of Waller County Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WALLER COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2
SB 1828
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of Mesquite Medical Center Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| MESQUITE MEDICAL CENTER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1837
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the appointment of directors for the Viridian Municipal Management District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | VIRIDIAN MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 1849
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the name of The Woodlands Road Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas, and to the administration, powers, and duties of the district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Elections--Election Officers | HARRIS COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads | WOODLANDS ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
SB 1850
83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation of Rock Prairie Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| ROCK PRAIRIE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1851
83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation of Rock Prairie Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| ROCK PRAIRIE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1856
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
| Elections--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LAKE PALESTINE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1864
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation of Fulshear Parkway Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| FULSHEAR PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1872
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the creation of Onion Creek Metro Park District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| ONION CREEK METRO PARK DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1878
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the creation of Highway 380 Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HIGHWAY 380 MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1879
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Lavender, George
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1884
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the creation of the Westwood Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WESTWOOD MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 1885
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation of the Comanche Municipal Management District No. 1.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| COMANCHE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1886
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation of the Old Celina Municipal Management District No. 1.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| OLD CELINA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1897
83-0 (2013)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the territory of the East Aldine Management District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EAST ALDINE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1906
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation of Fort Bend County Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1921
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the creation of Kendleton Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| KENDLETON IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SJR 33
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing school districts to create school security districts and impose ad valorem taxes for crime prevention measures; authorizing a tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crime Prevention | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
SJR 62
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of emergency and disaster response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 74
83-1 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the creation and operation of a park and recreation district in a county with frontage on the San Marcos River and to the authority of the district to collect fees; providing penalties.
Filed
| SAN MARCOS RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 46
83-1 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation and operation of a park and recreation district in a county with frontage on the San Marcos River and to the authority of the district to collect fees; providing penalties.
Filed
| SAN MARCOS RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 247
82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 423
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the powers of rural and urban transit districts.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| RURAL | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 425
82-0 (2011)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the creation of the Rowlett Downtown Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ROWLETT DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 426
82-0 (2011)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the creation of the Rowlett Pecan Grove Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ROWLETT PECAN GROVE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 427
82-0 (2011)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of the Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| ROWLETT WATERFRONT ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 447
82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the powers of a defense base development authority.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/11
| Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 557
82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the addition of a county to a freight rail district.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
HB 578
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to state financing of public transportation.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 707
82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, JodieSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the validation of certain governmental acts and proceedings of certain municipalities relating to certain public improvement districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Validating Acts
HB 737
82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, JohnSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the East Montgomery County Improvement District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 838
82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 863
82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the creation of the Timber Springs Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TIMBER SPRINGS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 876
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the filing of personal financial disclosure statements by municipal officers and candidates, members of the boards of trustees of school districts, and directors of sports and community venue districts.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Elections--Candidates | Ethics | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1012
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the name and powers of the Red River Redevelopment Authority.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| RED RIVER REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1030
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the powers and duties of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1107
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of a county assistance district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1120
82-0 (2011)
Author: Weber, RandySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the dissolution of the Country Place Management District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| COUNTRY PLACE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1375
82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1400
82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1525
82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the board of directors of the Greater East End Management District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| GREATER EAST END MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1619
82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to emergency service districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| County Government--Finance | County Government--General | EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1651
82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, RobertoSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| NORTH OAK CLIFF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1710
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the creation of the Rio de Vida Planning and Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| RIO DE VIDA PLANNING & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1718
82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to consolidation of emergency services districts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1791
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--Finance | County Government--General | EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1819
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the Aldine Improvement District; providing authority to impose a tax.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| ALDINE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 1878
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to emergency service districts.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1881
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to elections to confirm the creation of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1921
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the composition of a board of directors of a regional mobility authority created by a municipality.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| City Government--Roads | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2042
82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to defense base development authorities, including the powers of an authority and the taxation of certain tangible personal property located on the base property for which the authority is established.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & COMMERCE | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Personal Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2183
82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| RANCH AT CLEAR FORK CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2197
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the purchase of property as part of a homestead land bank program.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2231
82-0 (2011)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the election of emergency services district boards in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Elections--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2232
82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of ship channel districts.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2296
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of Jefferson County Management District No. 1; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| JEFFERSON COUNTY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2316
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to county powers, duties, and services, including the powers and duties of certain districts, and the authorization of certain health care programs and studies.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
| ARREST WARRANTS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 2541
82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the regulation of traffic on certain roads by counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| County Government--Roads | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2568
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authority of a commuter rail district to impose a property tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2574
82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the authority of regional mobility authorities to enter into comprehensive development agreements.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2670
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to validating certain acts and proceedings of Harris County Improvement District No. 5 and to the boundaries of the district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Validating Acts
HB 2772
82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the Spring Branch Area Community Improvement District.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | SPRING BRANCH AREA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Validating Acts
HB 2860
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3030
82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the funding of projects in the boundaries of certain intermunicipal commuter rail districts.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3184
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BRAZOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COMANCHE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED HOSPITAL DISTRICT | COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CROSBY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | GATEWAY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | GOLIAD COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | GUADALUPE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | IRION COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MCCAMEY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NACOGDOCHES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NORTHWEST DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT | RED BLUFF WATER POWER CONTROL DISTRICT | REFUGIO GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SCHLEICHER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTH RANDALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Statutory Revision | STONEWALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SUTTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SWEENY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SWISHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TEAGUE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TEXANA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TEXHOMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TRINITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | VALWOOD IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF DALLAS COUNTY | WALKER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
HB 3246
82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
S. refuses to adopt conf comm rept.-reported
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3275
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the operation and governance of tax increment financing reinvestment zones.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 3452
82-0 (2011)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to improvement districts in municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3597
82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the powers and duties of certain public improvement districts operated by counties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3690
82-0 (2011)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the boundaries and financing of a public improvement district.
House: Urban Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3732
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authority of a regional mobility authority to enter into a comprehensive development agreement.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3810
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 22; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 22 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3812
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the powers and duties of the Imperial Redevelopment District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| IMPERIAL REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Validating Acts
HB 3819
82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of the Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | VALENCIA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
HB 3827
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fulshear Town Center Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| FULSHEAR TOWN CENTER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3828
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of the Gulfton Area Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| GULFTON AREA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3830
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the creation of the Vintage Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | VINTAGE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 3831
82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.Sponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the creation of the Montecillo Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| MONTECILLO MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3832
82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the Hays County Development District No. 1.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HAYS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3834
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of North Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| NORTH FORT BEND COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3836
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the Windsor Hills Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WINDSOR HILLS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
HB 3842
82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the creation of the Bridgeland Management District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BRIDGELAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3843
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to excluding certain territory from the Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3845
82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, RalphSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the powers of the CLL Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| CLL MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Validating Acts
HB 3846
82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the creation of the Mustang Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| MUSTANG RANCH MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3848
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to compensation for services and reimbursement for expenses of a member of the board of directors of the Lake View Management and Development District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| LAKE VIEW MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3852
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| MIDLOTHIAN MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3854
82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the creation of the Prosper Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| PROSPER MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3857
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of the Near Northside Management District.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| NEAR NORTHSIDE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3859
82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, JodieSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of the Club Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| CLUB MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3860
82-0 (2011)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the creation of the Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| PORT ISABEL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 92
82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the provision of parks and recreational facilities by conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | EL PASO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 105
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds vote by the legislature to create an entity with taxing power.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
HJR 125
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit commuter rail districts to impose a property tax on property located in the district to pay debt issued or assumed by the district and to pay the maintenance and operating expenses of the district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HJR 146
82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the provision that requires the automatic resignation of certain county, municipal, or district officeholders if they become candidates for another office.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HR 2654
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3275.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Political Subdivisions | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 163
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to agreements between a regional tollway authority and a local governmental entity governing the ownership, construction, maintenance, and operation of toll projects.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SB 233
82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the creation of the Rowlett Pecan Grove Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| ROWLETT PECAN GROVE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 234
82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the creation of the Rowlett Downtown Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| ROWLETT DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 235
82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of the Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| ROWLETT WATERFRONT ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 273
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the powers and duties of certain public improvement districts.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 359
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the powers and duties of certain emergency services districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 397
82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the East Montgomery County Improvement District; imposing a tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 410
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Lavender, George
Relating to the name and powers of the Red River Redevelopment Authority.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| RED RIVER REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 412
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to payment of costs of improvements of a public improvement district designated by a municipality or county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 505
82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to state financing of public transportation.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 520
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of a county assistance district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 763
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain areas as banking development districts to encourage the establishment of financial institution branches in those areas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--Banks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 768
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the creation of the Rio de Vida Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| RIO DE VIDA MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | RIO DE VIDA PLANNING & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 900
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the Aldine Improvement District; providing authority to impose a tax.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| ALDINE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
SB 917
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to emergency service districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--Finance | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Taxation--General
SB 1101
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the provision of certain professional services by certain governmental entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | OUTSOURCING | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1104
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of ship channel districts.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1138
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to design-build contracts and comprehensive development agreements of regional mobility authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1147
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| BRAZOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COMANCHE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED HOSPITAL DISTRICT | COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CROSBY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | GATEWAY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | GOLIAD COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | GUADALUPE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | IRION COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MCCAMEY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NACOGDOCHES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NORTHWEST DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT | RED BLUFF WATER POWER CONTROL DISTRICT | REFUGIO GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SCHLEICHER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTH RANDALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Statutory Revision | STONEWALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SUTTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SWEENY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SWISHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TEAGUE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TEXANA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TEXHOMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TRINITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | VALWOOD IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF DALLAS COUNTY | WALKER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
SB 1184
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the creation of the Timber Springs Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TIMBER SPRINGS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 1234
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to municipal management districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1247
82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of Jefferson County Management District No. 1; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| JEFFERSON COUNTY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1251
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the board of directors of the Greater East End Management District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
House passage as amended reported
| GREATER EAST END MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1277
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to validating certain acts and proceedings of Harris County Improvement District No. 5 and to the boundaries of the district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Validating Acts
SB 1369
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the boundaries and financing of a public improvement district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1493
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Farias, Joe
Relating to the directors of a defense base management authority and to a study on the effectiveness of the authority.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1573
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to emergency services districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
SB 1578
82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the addition of a county to a freight rail district.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1611
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the funding of projects in the boundaries of certain intermunicipal commuter rail districts.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1645
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority to create and operate a defense adjustment management authority.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Received from the Senate
| Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1646
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the powers and duties of a defense base management authority.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
| Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1747
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain emergency services districts; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1848
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of the emergency service fee for wireless telecommunications connections and the prepaid 9-1-1 emergency service fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1851
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to oversight of emergency services districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--Finance | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1880
82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the powers and duties of the Imperial Redevelopment District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| IMPERIAL REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Validating Acts
SB 1882
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 22; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 22 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1888
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fulshear Town Center Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| FULSHEAR TOWN CENTER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1890
82-0 (2011)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the creation of the Montecillo Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| MONTECILLO MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1891
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of North Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| NORTH FORT BEND COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1897
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the creation of the Vintage Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | VINTAGE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 1899
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to compensation for services and reimbursement for expenses of a member of the board of directors of the Lake View Management and Development District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| LAKE VIEW MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1905
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the provision of emergency services in certain rural counties using admission fees charged at state parks.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1911
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the Webb County Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WEBB COUNTY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 1918
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of emergency services districts in low populous counties to contract with banks regarding deposits.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Financial--Banks | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1922
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the creation of the Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| PORT ISABEL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SJR 17
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements upon certain local governments.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SJR 28
82-0 (2011)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Marquez, Marisa
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the provision of parks and recreational facilities by conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | EL PASO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SJR 37
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the length of the unexpired term that causes the automatic resignation of certain elected county or district officeholders if they become candidates for another office.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 527
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, DavidSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the removal of an appointed emergency services district board member by a county commissioners court.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 621
81-0 (2009)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a county or municipality.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 817
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to the time for dissolution of crime control prevention districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Crime Prevention | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 871
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the method of mailing notice a municipal management district may use to notify a property owner about a scheduled hearing.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1029
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the development, rehabilitation, or expansion of affordable housing in a public improvement district established by a county or municipality.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Housing--Finance | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1052
81-0 (2009)
Author: Mallory Caraway, BarbaraSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of film districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
| Arts & Humanities | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1086
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the development, construction, and operation of a toll project located in the boundaries of a local toll project entity.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 1141
81-0 (2009)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the East Montgomery County Improvement District.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
| EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1187
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the membership of the board of managers for certain emergency communication districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1222
81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the financial audit of certain regional transportation authorities by the state auditor.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 1300
81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, ChrisSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the creation of the Kennedale TownCenter Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | KENNEDALE TOWNCENTER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | KENNEDALE, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1345
81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to titles by which certain officers of a defense base development authority may be known.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: S/C on Base Realignment and Closure
Effective on 9/1/09
| Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1391
81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the promotion and use of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | Energy--General | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1640
81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to the purposes and powers of the Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Health--General | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TEMPLE HEALTH & BIOSCIENCES ECON DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT & AUT | TEMPLE, CITY OF
HB 1664
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to an exemption for groundwater used for certain purposes from production fees assessed by the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | UPPER TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 1720
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the use of public funds by a political subdivision for political advertising or communications that contain false information relating to a ballot measure; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--School Districts | Elections--Campaign Financing | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1730
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to authorizing the issuance of bonds for the reimbursement of the cost of public improvements located in public improvement districts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1871
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the use of Texas Department of Transportation facilities or property to serve a project aiding security in a ship channel security district.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2212
81-0 (2009)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the division of certain emergency services districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| EMERGENCY COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2228
81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the timing of a referendum election to continue a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 2268
81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or payment of fees and dues of a state association or organization.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--School Districts | Ethics | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2357
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to municipal comprehensive plans affecting defense adjustment management authorities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2358
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the powers of the board of directors of a defense adjustment management authority.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| City Government--Annexation | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2433
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the powers of certain freight rail districts.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2439
81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to compensation for the use of the public transportation system of a regional transportation authority.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2469
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to certain mass transit entities.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit | TRAVEL
HB 2484
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the creation of the Aliana Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ALIANA MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2516
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the use of alternative fuels by a county mass transit authority.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2529
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the terms of office of commissioners of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
| Elections--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2551
81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to certain powers of the Red River Redevelopment Authority.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AIRPORTS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | RED RIVER REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2608
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the powers of a recreational district board in a county with frontage on the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Annexation | COMAL RIVER | GUADALUPE RIVER | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TIMESHARE PLANS & PROPERTIES
HB 2619
81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, StephenSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ANDERSON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BLUEBONNET GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BRAZORIA COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BRAZOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BREWSTER COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | CLEAR FORK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COASTAL BEND GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COASTAL PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CROSSROADS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CULBERSON COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | DEWITT MEDICAL DISTRICT | EAST CEDAR CREEK FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | EL PASO COUNTY TORNILLO WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | FALCON'S LAIR UTILITY & RECLAMATION DISTRICT | FAYETTE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT | FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | GAINESVILLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | GATEWAY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | GLASSCOCK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | GREATER TEXOMA UTILITY AUTHORITY | GREENWOOD UTILITY DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 14 | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 15 | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 16 | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 132 | HARRIS-MONTGOMERY COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DIST NO. 386 | HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HEADWATERS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HILL COUNTRY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HORSEPEN BAYOU MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF HARRIS COUNTY | HOUSTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | ISAACSON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | JACK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | JACKRABBIT ROAD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | KINNEY COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | KLEIN PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | LAKE FOREST UTILITY DISTRICT | LANGHAM CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | LANNIUS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | LAVACA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NO. 3 | LIPAN-KICKAPOO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LONE WOLF GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LONGHORN TOWN UTILITY DISTRICT | LOST PINES GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LOUETTA NORTH PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | LOUETTA ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT | LUCE BAYOU PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | LUMBERTON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | MALCOMSON ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT | MARTIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MASON CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | MAVERICK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MCMULLEN GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MEEKER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | MEMORIAL POINT UTILITY DISTRICT | MESQUITE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 67 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | MOORE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MUENSTER HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NIXON HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NOCONA HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NOLAN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NORTH RUNNELS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NORTH WHEELER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PALO PINTO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PARKER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | REAGAN HOSPITAL DISTRICT | RED SANDS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | REEVES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | REFUGIO COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | REFUGIO GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | RICE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SABINE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SAN AUGUSTINE CITY-COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SEMINOLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF GAINES COUNTY | SHACKELFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTH WHEELER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTHEAST TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Statutory Revision | STERLING COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TEXANA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TRI-COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 2631
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the filing of personal financial disclosure statements by municipal officers and candidates, members of the boards of trustees of school districts, and directors of sports and community venue districts.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Ethics | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2679
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of municipal management districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2688
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the authority of certain counties to establish economic development projects or create improvement districts to construct educational facilities.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2717
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the duty of the comptroller to report certain sales and use tax information to an emergency services district and to the right of the district to bring a suit for collection of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 2726
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to regional participation agreements.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| City Government--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
HB 2737
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al.
Relating to the sale of used, surplus, or salvage property and firefighting equipment by an emergency services district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Purchasing--Local | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | SURPLUS PROPERTY
HB 2738
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the pledge of certain revenue of a regional transportation authority to the payment of bonds.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2788
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the powers and duties of counties and emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2822
81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to requiring a regional mobility authority to post on its website copies of minutes approved at a meeting.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2879
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2906
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the expansion of the boundaries of the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| CIBOLO CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2987
81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to railroads; including conforming amendments.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Statutory Revision | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2990
81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the authority and powers of regional mobility authorities.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3009
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of municipal management districts to consolidate.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3070
81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the administration and powers of a coordinated county transportation authority.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3132
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the creation of the Presidio County Emergency Services District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PRESIDIO COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3201
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the designation of certain fire marshals and related officers, inspectors, and investigators as peace officers.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| County Government--Employees/Officers | FIRE MARSHAL | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3253
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition, construction, or improvement of a rainwater harvesting system in a public improvement district established by a county or municipality.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3435
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to exempting certain utility property from impact fees and assessments in certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General
HB 3477
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing an emergency services district to impose an ad valorem tax for the acquisition of land, equipment, or apparatus or the construction of capital improvements.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3484
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to certain acts and proceedings of certain local governments, including those related to tax increment financing, and the validity of certain acts and proceedings.
House: County Affairs Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Energy--General | Environment--Recycling | Environment--Solid Waste | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3491
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of a county assistance district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 3650
81-0 (2009)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region higher-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on intent calendar
| BORDER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3731
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the creation of and sales and use taxes imposed by county assistance districts.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 3734
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the imposition by an emergency services district of an impact fee on new development to be used for capital improvements and equipment.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3802
81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, StephenSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to certain powers of the Red River Redevelopment Authority.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| RED RIVER REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3851
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the authority of the governor or a political subdivision to suspend statutory or local deadlines during a disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3932
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the establishment of a road user fee pilot program by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Roads | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 4072
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain areas as banking development districts to encourage the establishment of financial institution branches in those areas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--Banks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4074
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the requirement that governmental public notices be published in Spanish-language newspapers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | Communications & Press | County Government--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4109
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the authority of certain governmental entities to receive local sales tax information.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 4306
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to authorizing the creation of a residential recreation district in certain counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4335
81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the creation of and the powers of a comprehensive multimodal urban transportation authority.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 4376
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the authority of the Baytown Municipal Development District to use sales tax revenue to promote new or expanded business development.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 4460
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 4; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; and granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| AUSTIN DESIRED DEVELOPMENT ZONE DISTRICT NO. 4 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4463
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 5; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; and granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| AUSTIN DESIRED DEVELOPMENT ZONE DISTRICT NO. 5 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4478
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 2; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; and granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| AUSTIN DESIRED DEVELOPMENT ZONE DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4479
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 3; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; and granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| AUSTIN DESIRED DEVELOPMENT ZONE DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4500
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; and granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| AUSTIN DESIRED DEVELOPMENT ZONE DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4508
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to creation and duties of a county economic development district.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
| COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4648
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing municipalities located in certain counties to create residential management districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4680
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mass transit authorities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 4717
81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the creation of the Maverick Improvement District of Palo Pinto County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| MAVERICK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OF PALO PINTO COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4720
81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, RafaelSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the Trinity River West Municipal Management District; providing the authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRINITY RIVER WEST MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4722
81-0 (2009)
Author: Cohen, EllenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 11; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 11 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
HB 4724
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the creation of Waller Town Center Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds; and granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WALLER TOWN CENTER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4726
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the creation of the Cypress Waters Municipal Management District; providing the authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| CYPRESS WATERS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4727
81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, DoraSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the powers and duties of the Sienna Plantation Management District; providing authority to impose a fee or issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| SIENNA PLANTATION MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4731
81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to the creation of the Country Place Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| COUNTRY PLACE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4738
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, RobertoSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District; providing the authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| NORTH OAK CLIFF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4739
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 13; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 13 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4740
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 14; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 14 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4747
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Westchase District.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | PARKING | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric | WESTCHASE DISTRICT
HB 4752
81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation of the Prosper Management District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| PROSPER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4753
81-0 (2009)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 16; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 16 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4755
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of the Guadalupe County Development and Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| GUADALUPE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4759
81-0 (2009)
Author: Quintanilla, ChenteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of the Tornillo Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TORNILLO MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HB 4768
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the creation of the Padre Island Gateway Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| PADRE ISLAND GATEWAY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4769
81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the powers and duties of the Lake View Management and Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting certain powers relating to navigation improvements; and granting powers of a road district.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| LAKE VIEW MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 4771
81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, AlmaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the powers and duties of Harris County Improvement District No. 5; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4773
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the creation of Chambers County Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4774
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the creation of the Chambers County Improvement District No. 3; granting road powers; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4775
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of the Alden Lake Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| ALDEN LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4777
81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 12; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 12 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4782
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the administration, powers and duties, operations, and financing of The Woodlands Township.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
HB 4787
81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 18; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 18 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4788
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of the Harris County Improvement District No. 6 to impose an impact fee or assessment on certain service providers.
House: County Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4789
81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, BettySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of the Kaufman County Parks Improvement District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| KAUFMAN COUNTY PARKS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4795
81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, AlmaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to territory included in, and the validation of acts of, the Harris County Improvement District No. 10 and the Harris County Improvement District No. 10B; changing the name of the Harris County Improvement District No. 10B.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| FIVE CORNERS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 10 | HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 10B | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4797
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the creation of the Travis County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRAVIS & BURNET COUNTIES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | TRAVIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
HB 4798
81-0 (2009)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the creation of the League City Improvement District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a sales and use tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| LEAGUE CITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4801
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 15; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 15 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4814
81-0 (2009)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the powers and duties of Harris County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4825
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, PatrickSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of the Driftwood Economic Development Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| DRIFTWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4827
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 20; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 13 | HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 20 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4828
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 21; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 12 | HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 21 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4829
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 17; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 17 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 85
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to provide for members of a governing board of an emergency services district to serve terms not to exceed four years.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 112
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the imposition of an additional ad valorem tax for emergency services districts, subject to voter approval, at a rate not to exceed five cents for the acquisition of land, equipment, or apparatus or the construction of capital improvements.
House: Ways & Means
1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 293
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the pledge of certain revenue of a regional transportation authority to the payment of bonds.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 405
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to compensation for the use of the public transportation system of a regional transportation authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 430
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to higher education facilities as authorized projects in a public improvement district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 465
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the title of the members of the board of an emergency services district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 575
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Shelton, Mark
Relating to the time for dissolution of crime control and prevention districts and to certain taxes imposed by such districts or by fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
| Crime Prevention | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 581
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to intermunicipal commuter rail districts.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SB 653
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the accountability of emergency services district board members to a county commissioners court.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 792
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 825
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the designation of certain areas as banking development districts to encourage the establishment of financial institution branches in those areas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--Banks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 978
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the creation and financing of public improvement districts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT ACT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1033
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to the purposes and powers of the Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Health--General | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TEMPLE HEALTH & BIOSCIENCES ECON DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT & AUT | TEMPLE, CITY OF
SB 1160
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the use of Texas Department of Transportation facilities or property to serve a project aiding security in a ship channel security district.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1222
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to certain powers of the Red River Redevelopment Authority.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| RED RIVER REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1263
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to certain mass transit entities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit | TRAVEL
SB 1264
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the participation of certain transportation entities and hospital districts in the comptroller of public accounts' travel services contracts.
House: Transportation Senate: Government Organization
Returned to Calendars Committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit | TRAVEL
SB 1282
81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the powers of certain freight rail districts.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1295
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the creation of the Aliana Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| ALIANA MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1300
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the duty of the comptroller to provide sales and use tax information to an emergency services district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
SB 1485
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the sale of surplus or salvage property and firefighting equipment by an emergency services district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | SURPLUS PROPERTY
SB 1534
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to county assistance districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
SB 1540
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to railroads; including conforming amendments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Statutory Revision | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1555
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain airport districts; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| AIRPORTS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1615
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authorization of airport authorities and the issuance of bonds and the exercise of eminent domain by the authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| AIRPORTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Aviation
SB 1621
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the powers and duties of counties and emergency services districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1638
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to the powers of a recreation district board in a county with frontage on the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| City Government--Annexation | COMAL RIVER | GUADALUPE RIVER | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TIMESHARE PLANS & PROPERTIES
SB 1756
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
Senate: Administration
Ordered not printed
| ANDERSON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BLUEBONNET GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BRAZORIA COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BRAZOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BREWSTER COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | CLEAR FORK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COASTAL BEND GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COASTAL PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CROSSROADS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CULBERSON COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | DEWITT MEDICAL DISTRICT | EAST CEDAR CREEK FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | EL PASO COUNTY TORNILLO WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | FALCON'S LAIR UTILITY & RECLAMATION DISTRICT | FAYETTE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT | FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | GAINESVILLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | GLASSCOCK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | GREATER TEXOMA UTILITY AUTHORITY | GREENWOOD UTILITY DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 14 | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 15 | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 16 | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 132 | HARRIS-MONTGOMERY COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DIST NO. 386 | HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HEADWATERS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HILL COUNTRY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HORSEPEN BAYOU MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF HARRIS COUNTY | HOUSTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | ISAACSON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | JACK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | JACKRABBIT ROAD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | KINNEY COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | KLEIN PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | LAKE FOREST UTILITY DISTRICT | LANGHAM CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | LANNIUS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | LAVACA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NO. 3 | LIPAN-KICKAPOO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LONE WOLF GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LONGHORN TOWN UTILITY DISTRICT | LOST PINES GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LOUETTA NORTH PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | LOUETTA ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT | LUCE BAYOU PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | LUMBERTON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | MALCOMSON ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT | MARTIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MASON CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | MAVERICK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MCMULLEN GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MEEKER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | MEMORIAL POINT UTILITY DISTRICT | MESQUITE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 67 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | MOORE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MUENSTER HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NIXON HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NOCONA HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NOLAN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NORTH RUNNELS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NORTH WHEELER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PALO PINTO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PARKER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | REAGAN HOSPITAL DISTRICT | RED SANDS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | REEVES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | REFUGIO COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | REFUGIO GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | RICE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SABINE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SAN AUGUSTINE CITY-COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SEMINOLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF GAINES COUNTY | SHACKELFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTH WHEELER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTHEAST TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Statutory Revision | STERLING COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TEXANA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TRI-COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SB 1876
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the administration and powers of a coordinated county transportation authority.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1934
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of certain governmental entities to receive local sales tax information.
Senate: Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1968
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation and operation of higher education enhancement districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1996
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of and sales and use taxes imposed by county assistance districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
SB 2040
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of municipal management districts to consolidate.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2053
81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to regional participation agreements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
SB 2068
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the creation of the Kennedale TownCenter Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | KENNEDALE TOWNCENTER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | KENNEDALE, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2096
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the creation of and the powers of a comprehensive multimodal urban transportation authority, including the power to impose taxes, issue bonds, and exercise limited eminent domain authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
House appoints conferees-reported
| Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 2124
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a county or municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2212
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing an emergency services district to impose an ad valorem tax for the acquisition of land, equipment, or apparatus or the construction of capital improvements.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2213
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the imposition by an emergency services district of an impact fee on new development to be used for capital improvements and equipment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2223
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to authorizing the creation of regional military sustainability commissions around military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2227
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to authorizing the issuance of bonds for the reimbursement of the cost of public improvements located in public improvement districts in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2395
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the timing of a referendum election to continue a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
SB 2448
81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the powers and duties of the Sienna Plantation Management District; providing authority to manage a public transit system and parking facilities and to impose a fee or issue bonds for that purpose.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| SIENNA PLANTATION MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2453
81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the East Montgomery County Improvement District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2466
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the creation of the Cypress Waters Municipal Management District; providing the authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| CYPRESS WATERS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2467
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the creation of Waller Town Center Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds; and granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WALLER TOWN CENTER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
SB 2470
81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the creation of the Maverick Improvement District of Palo Pinto County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| MAVERICK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OF PALO PINTO COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2472
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 14; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 14 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2473
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 13; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 13 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2476
81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of the North Texas Trauma and Burn Authority in Trauma Service Area E.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| NORTH TEXAS TRAUMA & BURN AUTHORITY | NORTH TEXAS TRAUMA & BURN AUTHORITY ACT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2479
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Weber, Randy
Relating to the creation of the Country Place Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| COUNTRY PLACE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2491
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the powers and duties of certain public improvement districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2496
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Westchase District.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | PARKING | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric | WESTCHASE DISTRICT
SB 2501
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the creation of the North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District; providing the authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| NORTH OAK CLIFF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous