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SB 3056

Relating to the creation of the Alluvium Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Brent Hagenbuch and 1 co-sponsor

Texas SB 3056 establishes a special municipal district enabling infrastructure funding through bonds, assessments, and limited eminent domain authority for the Alluvium Ranch area.

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Bill Summary · SB 3056

Legislative bill overview

SB 3056 creates the Alluvium Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1, a special-purpose government entity authorized to issue bonds, impose assessments/fees/taxes, and exercise limited eminent domain powers. This district would have the authority to manage infrastructure, services, and development within a defined area.

Why is this important

Municipal management districts are development tools that allow property owners in a defined area to collectively fund infrastructure projects (roads, utilities, drainage) through assessments and bonds. This bill enables the district to acquire necessary property through eminent domain and establish a revenue mechanism for long-term project financing.

Potential points of contention

  • Eminent domain scope: The "limited power of eminent domain" language lacks specific boundaries, potentially raising concerns about property seizure authority and compensation standards
  • Assessment authority: Residents and property owners in the district may face mandatory assessments and taxes regardless of whether they benefited from or consented to specific projects
  • Accountability mechanisms: The bill does not detail governance structure, public oversight requirements, or procedures for approving bond issuance and spending decisions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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