The bill 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. It introduces Section 49.0621, which mandates that these districts conduct at least one meeting per quarter 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 adds Section 54.6015, which requires that public hearings for the adoption of a tax rate in these districts also be conducted at designated locations inside 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. The provisions of the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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