The bill amends Section 54.102 of the Water Code to clarify the qualifications for serving as a director of certain municipal utility districts. The new qualifications stipulate that a person must be at least 18 years old, a resident citizen of Texas, and either own land subject to taxation in the district or be a qualified voter within the district. Additionally, the bill introduces a new Section 54.103, which sets specific qualifications for directors in districts located in counties that border the United Mexican States and contain a municipality with a population exceeding 500,000. Under this new section, directors must meet the age and residency requirements of Section 54.102 and must also be a qualified voter within the district.

The bill ensures that current members of the board of directors are not affected by these changes, allowing them to continue serving their terms regardless of the new qualifications. However, any new members elected or appointed after the effective date of the bill must comply with the updated qualifications. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Water Code 54.102 (Water Code 54)