H.B. No. 5665 establishes the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 70, granting it the authority to exercise limited powers of eminent domain, issue bonds, and impose assessments, fees, and taxes. The bill introduces Chapter 8019A to the Special District Local Laws Code, detailing the governance of the district, including the election of a board of directors and the requirement for municipal consent prior to elections. The district is created to facilitate the construction and maintenance of roads and related improvements, aligning its powers and duties with those of municipal utility districts under Texas law. A significant provision of the bill is the introduction of Sec. 8019A.0307. which states that the district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. This limitation clarifies that the district cannot forcibly acquire private property for public use. The bill also outlines the financial provisions for issuing bonds and imposing taxes, requiring voter approval for certain actions. It will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all elected members in both houses; otherwise, it will come into effect on September 1, 2025. The legislative process has been completed with significant majorities in both the House and Senate.

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