S.B. No. 3063 proposes the creation of the Bayou Belle Municipal Management District No. 1 in Liberty County, Texas, granting it limited powers of eminent domain, the authority to issue bonds, and the ability to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. The district aims to enhance public purposes such as economic development, transportation, housing, and public welfare, while supplementing existing county services. The governance structure includes a board of five elected directors serving staggered four-year terms, and the bill outlines the district's powers to undertake improvement projects, provide law enforcement services, and engage in economic development programs. It also allows for the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist the district and specifies eligibility for inclusion in special tax zones.

The bill introduces a new section, 4021.0311, to the Special District Local Laws Code, which states that the district may not exercise the power of eminent domain unless a two-thirds vote is achieved in both houses. It also details the procedures for dividing the district, including requirements for property owner petitions and the filing of division orders. Additionally, the bill mandates that assessments create a lien against the property assessed and requires elections for imposing ad valorem taxes. The district can be dissolved upon a petition from property owners or a majority board vote, but not if there are outstanding debts. The bill will take effect immediately with the necessary two-thirds vote; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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