Texas 89th Legislature
Special Districts & Authorities--miscellaneous
7 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 11 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
7 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the right of a purchaser to terminate a contract of purchase and sale of real property for failure to provide notice that the property is located in a public improvement district.
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.
Relating to the creation of The Reserve Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of La Cima 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.
Relating to the creation of the Bluebonnet Hills 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.
Relating to the creation of the Fannin County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Special Districts & Authorities--miscellaneous Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (32)
Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.
Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.
Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.
Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.
Relating to the right of a purchaser to terminate a contract of purchase and sale of real property for failure to provide notice that the property is located in a public improvement district.
Relating to the right of a purchaser to terminate a contract of purchase and sale of real property for failure to provide notice that the property is located in a public improvement district.
Relating to the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program and the Texas economic development fund.
Relating to the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program and the Texas economic development fund.
Relating to the management and operation of the Gulf Coast Protection District.
Relating to the management and operation of the Gulf Coast Protection District.
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to employ and commission peace officers.
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to employ and commission peace officers.
Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts.
Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts.
Relating to the projects undertaken by a public improvement district, municipal management district, water control and improvement district, fresh water supply district, or municipal utility district.
Relating to the projects undertaken by a public improvement district, municipal management district, water control and improvement district, fresh water supply district, or municipal utility district.
Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Relating to the operation and dissolution of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority and to agreements between Texas Tech University and the authority.
Relating to the operation and dissolution of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority and to agreements between Texas Tech University and the authority.
Relating to the creation of the Craver Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Relating to the creation of the Craver Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
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.
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.
Relating to the creation of the Bayou Belle Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Bayou Belle Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Colmena Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
Relating to the creation of the Colmena Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of The Reserve Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of The Reserve Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the name of and appointment of directors for the Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District.
Relating to the name of and appointment of directors for the Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District.
Relating to publication of public improvement district service plans and assessments on certain public Internet websites.
Relating to publication of public improvement district service plans and assessments on certain public Internet websites.
Relating to the operation of certain metropolitan transit authorities.
Relating to the operation of certain metropolitan transit authorities.
Relating to the name, rights, powers, and privileges of the Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District.
Relating to the name, rights, powers, and privileges of the Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District.
Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects.
Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects.
Relating to the authority of the advisory body of a public improvement district and the board of directors of a reinvestment zone to hold a meeting by a telecommunication device.
Relating to the authority of the advisory body of a public improvement district and the board of directors of a reinvestment zone to hold a meeting by a telecommunication device.
Relating to the amount of an expenditure that may be paid by an emergency services district employee without board approval.
Relating to the amount of an expenditure that may be paid by an emergency services district employee without board approval.
Relating to territory in an emergency services district that is annexed by a municipality.
Relating to territory in an emergency services district that is annexed by a municipality.
Relating to the creation of La Cima 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.
Relating to the creation of La Cima 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.
Relating to the creation of certain municipal management districts; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Relating to the creation of certain municipal management districts; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Relating to the creation of the Bluebonnet Hills 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.
Relating to the creation of the Bluebonnet Hills 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.
Relating to the creation of the Fannin County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Fannin County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the powers and duties and validating certain acts and proceedings of the Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas.
Relating to the powers and duties and validating certain acts and proceedings of the Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas.
Relating to the powers and duties and validating certain acts and proceedings of the Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas.
Relating to the powers and duties and validating certain acts and proceedings of the Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas.
Relating to the creation of the Alluvium Ranch 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.
Relating to the creation of the Alluvium Ranch 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on special districts & authorities--miscellaneous passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 32 laws related to special districts & authorities--miscellaneous. These bills were authored by 25 different legislators and address various aspects of special districts & authorities--miscellaneous policy in Texas.
- Did special districts & authorities--miscellaneous bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Special Districts & Authorities--miscellaneous legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 18 House bills and 14 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most special districts & authorities--miscellaneous bills?
- The leading authors of special districts & authorities--miscellaneous legislation include Sen. Tan Parker (R) with 3 bills, Rep. William Metcalf (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Dennis Paul (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on special districts & authorities--miscellaneous issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for special districts & authorities--miscellaneous legislation?
- Among the 32 special districts & authorities--miscellaneous bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 15 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to special districts & authorities--miscellaneous in Texas law?
- Special Districts & Authorities--miscellaneous legislation frequently overlaps with Special Districts & Authorities, Environmental Quality, Texas Commission On, Water. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for special districts & authorities--miscellaneous legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 11 of the 32 special districts & authorities--miscellaneous bills (34%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on special districts & authorities--miscellaneous policy.
- When do Texas special districts & authorities--miscellaneous laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some special districts & authorities--miscellaneous bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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