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HB 5682

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

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Angela Paxton and 1 co-sponsor

Texas creates Colmena Ranch Municipal Management District with eminent domain and bonding authority to fund local infrastructure through property assessments and fees.

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Bill Summary · HB 5682

Legislative bill overview

HB 5682 creates a new municipal management district (Colmena Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1) in Texas with authority to acquire land through eminent domain, issue bonds for financing, and impose assessments and fees on property owners within its boundaries. This type of district typically manages infrastructure, services, and development in a defined area without requiring incorporation as a full municipality.

Why is this important

Municipal management districts allow developers and property owners to fund localized infrastructure projects (roads, water, drainage, etc.) through dedicated revenue mechanisms rather than general city budgets. This bill enables the Colmena Ranch area to finance its own development while giving the district legal power to acquire necessary property—powers that significantly affect landowner rights and financial obligations for residents in the district.

Potential points of contention

  • Eminent domain authority: Granting a new district power to take private property raises concerns about landowner protections and whether compensation procedures adequately protect those affected
  • Assessment and fee burden: Property owners within the district become subject to mandatory assessments and fees with limited ability to opt out, effectively creating a special tax on the defined area
  • Governance and accountability: The bill's structure and oversight mechanisms determine whether district management operates transparently and responsively to constituents, or functions primarily to serve developer interests

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

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