H.B. No. 5695 establishes the Sayers Ranch Municipal Utility District in Texas, granting it limited powers such as the ability to exercise eminent domain, issue bonds, and impose assessments, fees, and taxes. The bill introduces Chapter 8022A to the Special District Local Laws Code, detailing the governance structure of the district, which will be overseen by a board of five elected directors serving staggered four-year terms. The creation of the district requires consent from local municipalities and mandates an election to confirm its establishment and elect permanent directors. The district's initial territory is defined as 252.94 acres in Bastrop County, Texas, with provisions ensuring that any errors in field notes do not affect its organization or validity.

A key provision of the bill is the insertion of a new section, 8022A.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 outlines the district's powers to design, construct, and maintain road projects, as well as the ability to impose taxes, contingent upon voter approval. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all elected members in both houses; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not intend to alter existing interpretations of the Texas Constitution regarding eminent domain.

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