Relating to the creation of the Hills of Walnut Creek Municipal Utility District of Parker County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 3045 creates the Hills of Walnut Creek Municipal Utility District in Parker County to provide essential utility services and infrastructure improvements. The district will have limited authority to acquire land through eminent domain, issue bonds for infrastructure projects, and impose assessments, fees, and taxes on properties within its boundaries. This bill directly affects residents and property owners in the designated district area by establishing a local government entity to manage water, sewer, road maintenance, and storm drainage systems. The district’s creation aligns with Texas constitutional provisions for municipal utility districts and requires municipal consent before implementation.
Bill status
signed
all 3 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Apr 11, 2025
Signed Apr 16, 2025
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Total actions
11
Key actions
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Committee
4
May 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
May 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Apr 16, 2025
Signed into law
Transmitted to the Governor
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local Government
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brent Hagenbuch
RRepublican
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