BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center C.S.H.B. 4799
81R35793 PMO-D By: Gattis, Maldonado (Ogden)
Committee Report (Substituted)
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
C.S.H.B. 4799 relates to the creation of the Seven Oaks Ranch Municipal Utility District, provides authority to impose a tax and issue bonds, and grants a limited power of eminent domain.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Subtitle F, Title 6, Special District Local Laws Code, by adding Chapter 8347, as follows:
CHAPTER 8347. SEVEN OAKS RANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
Sets forth standard language for the creation of the Seven Oaks Ranch Municipal Utility District (district) in Williamson County. Sets forth standards, procedures, requirements, and criteria for:
Creation and approval of the district (Sections 8347.001-8347.050);
Size, composition, election, and terms of the board of directors of the district (Sections 8347.051-8347.100);
Powers and duties of the district (Sections 8347.101-8347.150); and
General financial provisions and authority to impose a tax and to issue bonds and obligations for the district (Sections 8347.151-8347.202).
Prohibits the exercise of the power of eminent domain outside the district by the district to acquire a site or easement for a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462 (Definitions), Water Code.
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: September 1, 2009.