H.B. 2924 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


H.B. 2924
By: Geren
Land & Resource Management
Committee Report (Unamended)



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Currently, municipalities and counties are authorized (after several
procedural requirements are satisfied) to establish Public Improvement
Districts (PID). The law authorizes the creation and dissolution of a PID,
but does not expressly authorize amending the boundaries. While the
requirements are designed to keep the public informed and involved in the
process, they are sometimes excessive, especially when the proposed
changes are non-controversial or unchallenged. 

H.B. 2924 allows the expansion of PIDs and creates a more streamlined
method for proposed expansions. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or
institution. 

ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code, by
adding Section 372.0125, as follows: 

Authorizes municipalities and counties to add territory to a PID only
following petition by the following number of landowners in the area: 

Owners of more than 50% of the appraised value of taxable real property in
the area; and, 

More than 50% of the owners of taxable real property, or the owners of
more than 50% of taxable real property, in the area. 
    
SECTION 2.  Effective Date.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2003 unless the Act receives the vote necessary for immediate
effect.