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SB 3065

Relating to the creation of the Wolf Creek 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 Angela Paxton

Creates Wolf Creek special district with powers to issue bonds, tax/assess properties, and seize land for infrastructure projects in Texas.

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Bill Summary · SB 3065

Legislative bill overview

SB 3065 creates a new municipal management district in the Wolf Creek area of Texas, granting it authority to issue bonds, impose assessments and fees on property owners, collect taxes, and exercise limited eminent domain powers. This type of special district is typically used to fund infrastructure development and services in growing suburban areas.

Why is this important

The bill allows a defined geographic area to fund its own infrastructure projects (roads, drainage, utilities) through property assessments without requiring broader municipal incorporation. This mechanism can facilitate rapid development in new suburban communities but shifts costs directly to property owners within the district boundaries.

Potential points of contention

  • Assessment burden on property owners: Residents and businesses in the district will face mandatory assessments and potentially higher taxes to fund infrastructure, which could increase property costs for those within district boundaries
  • Eminent domain authority: The limited power of eminent domain allows the district to seize private property for public projects, raising concerns about property rights protections and compensation fairness
  • Limited voter accountability: Municipal management districts typically have appointed rather than elected boards, meaning property owners subject to assessments may have limited direct control over district decisions

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

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