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HB 3671

Relating to the dissolution of the Tarrant County Municipal Utility District No. 2.

89th Legislature (2025)

HB 3671 dissolves Tarrant County Municipal Utility District No. 2, transferring its water and wastewater service obligations, assets, and debts to successor entities.

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Bill Summary · HB 3671

Legislative bill overview

HB 3671 authorizes the dissolution of Tarrant County Municipal Utility District No. 2, a special-purpose governmental entity responsible for providing water, wastewater, and related services to a defined area. The bill would eliminate this district and transfer its assets, liabilities, and functions to another entity or entities as determined through the dissolution process.

Why is this important

The dissolution of a municipal utility district affects thousands of residents who depend on its water and wastewater services, potentially impacting service continuity, rates, and infrastructure management. The process determines how existing debt obligations are handled and which entity assumes responsibility for maintaining critical utilities in the district's service area.

Potential points of contention

  • Service continuity and rates: Residents may face uncertainty about whether water and wastewater service will continue uninterrupted and whether rates will change under new management
  • Debt responsibility: Existing bonds and financial obligations of the district must be allocated, affecting either successor entities' finances or potentially taxpayer liability
  • Customer protections: The transition could affect service quality standards, customer service accessibility, and regulatory oversight that previously existed under the district's governance structure

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

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