House Bill No. 420 amends the Water Code to establish new regulations regarding the meeting places for the board of directors of certain special districts. Specifically, it introduces Section 49.0621, which applies to districts that are either wholly or partly located in a county 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 if the board conducts meetings at least quarterly, one meeting must occur at a designated location within 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 adds Section 54.6015, which requires that public hearings for the adoption of a tax rate in these specific districts must also be conducted at designated locations within the district or within 10 miles of its boundary, or via telephone or video conference as outlined in Section 49.0621. This legislation aims to enhance accessibility and transparency in the governance of special districts by ensuring that meetings and public hearings are held in locations that are convenient for constituents. The Act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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