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Senate committee reports bill to create San Benito Municipal Utility District No. 1 to full Senate
Summary
The Senate Committee on Local Government voted to report House Bill 5688 with a recommendation to pass. The bill would create the San Benito Municipal Utility District No. 1 in Cameron County, covering about 250 acres plus a 20-acre donation to the city, contingent on municipal consent and voter confirmation.
The Committee on Local Government voted to report House Bill 5688 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it pass and be printed.
Senator Nichols laid out the bill, saying the proposed San Benito Municipal Utility District No. 1 would encompass approximately 250 acres in Cameron County and would include an additional 20 acres to be donated to the city for public facilities. The bill proceeds contingent on municipal consent and approval by voters in a confirmation election.
There was no public testimony on the bill during the committee hearing. Senator Paxton moved that House Bill 5688 be reported to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed; the clerk called the roll. The committee recorded five ayes, zero nays and one member present not voting; the bill passed the committee stage.
The committee also recommended that House Bill 5688 be placed on the local calendar for consideration. Next steps are consideration by the full Senate and scheduling on the calendar determined by Senate leaders.
