H.B. No. 5661 establishes the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 286, granting it limited powers of eminent domain, the authority to issue bonds, and the ability to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. The bill introduces Chapter 8017A to the Special District Local Laws Code, which outlines the governance structure of the district, including a board of five elected directors serving staggered four-year terms. The district's initial territory is defined, and its creation is contingent upon the consent of the City of Rosenberg and a development agreement with property owners within the district. The bill also details the district's powers and duties, including the design, construction, and maintenance of road projects, and mandates compliance with municipal regulations while requiring the district to maintain a public website for transparency.

A significant provision of the bill is the insertion of a new section, 8017A.0308, which explicitly states that the district may not exercise the power of eminent domain unless the bill receives a two-thirds vote from both houses. The bill includes a legal description of a specific tract of land, detailing its boundaries and associated recorded instruments, and confirms that all necessary legal notices have been published, with recommendations from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The legislation aims to facilitate the development and management of municipal services in the designated area and is set to take effect immediately if it garners the required votes; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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