The bill establishes the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 40, granting it limited powers such as the ability to issue bonds, impose assessments, fees, and taxes, and exercise eminent domain under specific conditions. It introduces new legal language to the Special District Local Laws Code by adding Chapter 8014A, which details the governance structure of the district, including a board of five elected directors serving staggered four-year terms. The bill requires temporary directors to hold an election to confirm the district's creation and elect permanent directors, contingent upon obtaining consent from relevant municipalities. A key provision of the bill is the insertion of a new section, Sec. 8014A.0306. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain., which explicitly prohibits the district from exercising eminent domain, thereby protecting property rights. The bill also outlines the district's powers and duties related to road projects, compliance with municipal regulations, and the election process for taxes or bonds. The initial territory of the district is defined, including specific tracts of land in Travis County, and the bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: ()