BILL ANALYSIS

H.B. 5396

By: Metcalf

Land & Resource Management

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

There have been calls to codify and amend the powers and duties of the Stanley Lake Municipal Utility  District to help the district better serve the local community.  H.B. 5396 seeks to achieve this goal.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly create a criminal offense, increase the punishment for an existing criminal offense or category of offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution.

ANALYSIS

H.B. 5396 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to establish provisions relating to the Stanley Lake Municipal Utility District. The bill grants the district the power to undertake certain road projects and provides for the district to define areas or designate certain property to pay for improvements, facilities, or services. The bill authorizes the district, subject to certain requirements, to issue obligations and impose property taxes.

EFFECTIVE DATE

On passage, or, if the bill does not receive the necessary vote, September 1, 2023.