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HB 5677

Relating to the creation of the Pura Vida 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 Sheryl Cole and 1 co-sponsor

HB 5677 creates a Texas special management district with authority to issue bonds, levy taxes/assessments, and exercise limited eminent domain in the Pura Vida area.

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Bill Summary · HB 5677

Legislative bill overview

HB 5677 creates the Pura Vida Municipal Management District No. 1 in Texas, a special-purpose local government entity. The bill grants this district broad financial and property powers, including authority to issue bonds, impose assessments and taxes, and exercise limited eminent domain authority.

Why is this important

Municipal management districts are quasi-governmental entities that typically serve specific geographic areas or development projects, funding infrastructure and services through local revenue sources. This bill establishes a new taxing entity with significant fiscal powers that will directly affect property owners and residents in the designated area through potential assessments and property taxes.

Potential points of contention

  • Eminent domain authority: Granting a special district limited power of eminent domain raises concerns about property rights and the threshold for when the district can seize private land for public purposes
  • Tax and assessment burden: Property owners in the district will face new or additional assessments and taxes without necessarily voting on the creation of the district itself, depending on how the district boundaries were established
  • Accountability mechanisms: Special districts often operate with less public oversight than traditional municipalities, potentially limiting transparency and voter control over spending decisions

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

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