BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center S.B. 1977
By: Janek
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
S.B. 1977 creates the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 189.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Subtitle F, Title 6, Special District Local Laws Code, by adding Chapter 8210, as follows:
CHAPTER 8210. FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 189
Sets forth standard language for the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal District No. 189 (district). Sets forth standards, procedures, requirements, and criteria for:
Creation and approval of the district (Sections 8210.001-8210.050);
Size, composition, election, and terms of the board of directors of the district (Sections 8210.051-8210.100);
Powers and duties of the district (Sections 8210.101-8210.150); and
General financial provisions and authority to impose taxes and issue bonds and obligations for the district (Sections 8210.151-8210.202).
Authorizes the use of eminent domain by the district.
SECTION 2. Sets forth the initial boundaries of the district.
SECTION 3. Provides that all requirements of the constitution and the laws of this state and the rules and procedures of the legislature with respect to the notice, introduction, and passage of this Act are fulfilled and accomplished.
SECTION 4. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2007.