The bill establishes the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 263, granting it limited powers such as the ability to issue bonds, impose assessments, fees, and taxes, and exercise eminent domain. It introduces Chapter 8018A to the Special District Local Laws Code, detailing the governance structure with 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. The district will have the authority to design, construct, and maintain road projects, as well as the ability to issue bonds and impose taxes for financing these initiatives.

A key provision of the bill is the insertion of Sec. 8018A.0307, which explicitly states that the district may not exercise the power of eminent domain, clarifying the limitations on its authority regarding property acquisition. The bill also defines the initial territory of the district, encompassing several tracts of land totaling over 1,600 acres in Fort Bend County, Texas, and includes specific measurements and coordinates for these tracts. Legal notices and procedural requirements have been fulfilled in accordance with Texas law, ensuring all necessary parties are informed. 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.

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