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Rockwall County officials press for MUD reform and stronger local control in Austin
Summary
At a Jan. 6 Rockwall County workshop, county leaders and area mayors identified municipal utility district (MUD) reform and 'local decision making' as top legislative priorities, urging coordinated action in the 2025 Texas legislative session and describing specific policy goals they want amended in bills already filed.
County Judge called MUD reform a top priority and said the county is “the canary in the coal mine” if new MUDs form without adequate oversight. He told other commissioners and area mayors on Jan. 6 that changes are needed to protect schools, water, drainage and long‑term infrastructure in Rockwall County.
The court and invited city mayors discussed a set of proposed changes to state law to increase transparency, require coordination with local governments and recover the cost of providing services to new MUDs. Mayor David Billings of Fate, who said the city is drafting bills, outlined six proposals that he said address existing MUDs and strengthen oversight: tougher TCEQ checklist requirements; mandatory municipal and county notifications or…
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