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Senate Bill 475 |
Senate Author: Patrick |
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Effective: 6-17-11 |
House Sponsor: Fletcher |
Senate Bill 475 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to create the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 524, subject to voter approval at a confirmation election and municipal consent. The bill grants the district the power to undertake certain road projects and provides for division of the district. The bill authorizes the district, subject to certain requirements, to issue obligations and impose property, operation and maintenance, and contract taxes. The bill prohibits the district from exercising the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for an authorized road project or recreational facility.