Honorable Jim Murphy, Chair, House Committee on Special Purpose Districts
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1455 by Bohac (Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Special District Local Laws Code establishing the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552. The district would have authority for road projects. The district would have authority to impose operation and maintenance taxes, and establish rates for water and sewer. The district would have authority to issue bonds.
If the bill does not receive two-thirds vote in each house the bill would prohibit the district from exercising eminent domain.
The bill would take effect June 1, 2017 if it receives a two-thirds vote in each house; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.