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HB 1930

Relating to the qualifications for serving as a member of the board of directors of certain municipal utility districts.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mary González and 1 co-sponsor

Texas bill modifies board member qualifications for municipal utility districts, affecting who can serve on water/wastewater governance bodies.

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Bill Summary · HB 1930

Legislative bill overview

HB 1930 modifies the eligibility requirements for individuals serving on municipal utility district (MUD) boards of directors in Texas. The bill adjusts qualifications that board members must meet, likely affecting residency, property ownership, or other criteria that currently restrict who can serve on these boards.

Why is this important

Municipal utility districts manage water, wastewater, and drainage services for Texas communities, making board decisions directly impact public infrastructure and utility rates. Changing board eligibility requirements affects who has decision-making power over these essential services and can influence whether boards better represent or exclude certain community members.

Potential points of contention

  • Residency and representation concerns: Relaxing residency requirements could allow outside investors or non-affected parties to control boards that serve local communities, or conversely, stricter requirements might exclude qualified candidates
  • Property ownership thresholds: Changes to property ownership qualifications could either democratize board access or reduce accountability to property taxpayers who fund MUD operations
  • Conflict of interest and accountability: Broader eligibility might increase concerns about board members with business interests in utilities, engineering contracts, or development projects the district oversees

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

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