H.B. No. 420 amends the Water Code to establish new regulations regarding the meeting places for the board of directors of certain special districts, specifically those that are wholly or partly located in counties containing a portion of the Cedar Creek Reservoir and bordering a county with a population of 2.6 million or more. The bill mandates that these districts conduct meetings at least quarterly, with at least one meeting per quarter held at a designated location either inside the district or within 10 miles of its boundary. Additionally, it allows for meetings to be held via telephone or video conference, provided that at least one board member is physically present at a public location during the meeting.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a requirement for public hearings concerning the adoption of tax rates for the same districts. These hearings must also be conducted at designated locations within the district or within 10 miles of its boundary, or they may be held via telephone or video conference as outlined in the new provisions. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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