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House Bill 4727 |
House Author: Olivo |
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Effective: 6-19-09 |
Senate Sponsor: Huffman |
House Bill 4727 amends provisions of the Special District Local Laws Code relating to the Sierra Plantation Management District in Fort Bend County. Among other provisions, the bill entitles a board director to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses as provided by general law provisions of the Water Code that relate to all districts. If the district imposes an annual property tax, the district is required to impose that tax in accordance with general law provisions of the Water Code; however, the limitation on operation and maintenance tax used for recreational facilities under those provisions does not apply to the district. House Bill 4727 authorizes the district to annex land as provided by the Water Code, but prohibits the district from exercising the power of eminent domain. The bill makes changes to the law relating to competitive bidding, bonds and other obligations, and money used for improvements or services, and adds provisions relating to a public transit system and parking facilities.