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SB 3036

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 258; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Brandon Creighton

Creates Montgomery County water utility district with power to condemn property, issue bonds, and tax residents to fund infrastructure development.

Committee report printed and distributed
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Bill Summary · SB 3036

Legislative bill overview

SB 3036 creates Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 258, a special governmental entity empowered to provide water, wastewater, and other utility services to a defined area. The bill grants this new district authority to use eminent domain (acquire private property for public use), issue bonds for infrastructure financing, and levy assessments, fees, and taxes on property owners within its jurisdiction.

Why is this important

Municipal utility districts are how Texas funds and manages water and wastewater infrastructure in growing suburban areas outside city limits. This bill enables a specific area of Montgomery County to develop utility systems and fund them through property-based fees and taxes—directly affecting property owners' costs and development patterns in that region.

Potential points of contention

  • Eminent domain concerns: Granting property acquisition power could displace landowners or create conflicts, though such powers are standard for utility districts
  • Tax and fee burden: Property owners within the district will be subject to new assessments and taxes; the bill doesn't specify rate caps or oversight limits
  • Accountability mechanisms: The bill text provided doesn't detail governance structure, board appointment processes, or financial transparency requirements that affect public oversight

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

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