H.B. No. 5670 establishes the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 259, which is granted limited powers of eminent domain, the authority to issue bonds, and the ability to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. The bill introduces Chapter 8012A to the Special District Local Laws Code, detailing the governance structure of the district, which includes a board of five elected directors serving staggered four-year terms. The creation of the district is intended to facilitate the construction and maintenance of roads and related improvements, with provisions for voter approval required for certain financial actions, such as imposing ad valorem taxes or issuing bonds for road projects. The initial territory of the district encompasses approximately 342.736 acres, and the bill ensures compliance with municipal regulations for road projects.

A significant insertion in the bill is Section 8012A.0307, which states that the district may not exercise the power of eminent domain unless the Act receives a two-thirds vote from all elected members of each house. The bill also includes a detailed legal description of the land within the district, totaling 342.386 acres and a smaller 0.350-acre tract, along with provisions for legal notice of the Act's introduction. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate.

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