The bill, H.B. No. 5437, seeks to validate the creation and related actions of the Austin County Municipal Utility District No. 1. It confirms the legitimacy of the district's establishment and all proceedings associated with it, including actions taken by temporary directors within five years prior to the bill's effective date. This encompasses the order for an election to confirm the district, the election results from November 2, 2021, which included the election of permanent directors and the approval of bonds and taxes, as well as the propositions passed during that election.

Additionally, the bill outlines that it does not apply to any actions or obligations currently under litigation or those deemed invalid by a court. It also confirms that all necessary legal notices regarding the introduction of the bill have been published and that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has reviewed and submitted recommendations on the bill. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.