Legislative Blog
J.B. Williams, J.D.
8 bills that modify the Special District Code
A Blog about 88th Legislature Laws
A Bit of Background
The following backgrounds help summarize the author's views on both the general topic: Texas and more specifically 88th Legislature Laws as it relates to that topic.
Brief Summary of Texas
Texas is truly a Republic. There are a multitude of items that to modify the state constitution must be modified. So there are times when Constitutional amendments are on the voting ballots. While I sometimes abhor the wording, the concept that all of those legally able to vote in Texas must vote on the change is a good one. And bills in Texas are generally short, making it easier for everyone to understand.
Summary of 88th Legislature Laws
The blogs here will discuss the laws passed by Congress and signed into law, as well as those, passed by Congress and approved by the voters to become law. There are a multitude of laws and each time I post blogs I will notate here the current effective date if it is different from prior blogs. I am currently posting bills that took effect immediately - those bills total 336. I am currently posting regarding larger bills, so each blog covers a single bill.
Blog Summary
HB 1583
HB 3731
HB 5303 - Springs Hill Special Utility District
HB 5307
HB 5340
HB 5392 - Highland Park Municipal Utility District of Grayson County
HB 5414
HB 5415
8 bills that modify the Special District Code
Published: 2026-04-22
Multiple short modifications
HB 1583 - 4 pages
This is specifically related to the board of the Terry Memorial Hospital District. Directors are elected at large in cumulative voting procedures.
HB 3731 - 7 pages
This is related to the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater district. This district is created for the public purpose and benefit. Their purpose is water control and improvement district and groundwater conservation.
There are 9 board of directors serving 4 year terms. Two are elected from each commissioners precinct, and 1 at large. There are to be 2 elected every 2 years in November.
They are permitted to have abandoned or deteriorated wells capped or plug and permanently close.
HB 5303 - 82 pages
This creates the Springs Hill Special Utility District. This is a special utility district in Guadalupe and Wilson Counties. It had to be confirmed before 9/1/26, otherwise it would be dissolved 9/1/26. The chapter is set to expire 9/1/27.
Temporary directors are listed until an election can be held. It generally sets this up just like all other utility districts.
It permits an initial water service impact fee.
Majority of this bill is the legal description of what is included in this district.
HB 5307 - 22 pages
This creates the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No 228. Sets up a utility district. Around half of the bill is the legal description of the land included.
HB 5340 - 19 pages
This creates the North Grayson County Municipal Utility District No. 1. Sets up a utility district. Slightly over half of the bill is the legal description of the land included.
HB 5392 - 27 pages
This creates the Highland Park Municipal Utility District of Grayson County. Sets up a utility district. Slightly over half of the bill is the legal description of the land included.
HB 5414 - 28 pages
This creates the Mountain Springs Municipal Utility District of Cooke County. Sets up a utility district. More than half of the bill is the legal description of the land included.
HB 5415 - 57 pages
This creates the Elm Fork Municipal Utility District No 1 of Cooke County. Sets up a utility district. Majority of the bill is the legal description of the land included.
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