All Roll Calls
Yes: 18 • No: 0
TexasHB 566289th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to the powers, duties, and authority to issue bonds of the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 12 related to roads.
Sponsored By: Gary Gates, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican)
Became Law
FORT BEND COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 12Special Districts & Authorities--Water & UtilitySpecial Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Fort Bend district gains limited road powers
Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 12 can build, finance, improve, and maintain roads and related storm drainage. It can also transfer roads to the state, a county, or a city to operate and maintain. Projects must meet each city's applicable construction, zoning, subdivision, and other rules within city limits or extended jurisdiction; elsewhere, each county's applicable rules apply. The Texas Transportation Commission must approve plans and specifications for roads the state will operate and maintain. Total road debt payable from property taxes cannot exceed 25% of the district's assessed real estate value, measured when debt is issued or incurred.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Gary Gates
House
Lois Kolkhorst
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 5/10/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Natural Resources
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Local Government
Yes: 6 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseFiled without the Governor's signature
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/31/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/31/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/30/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/30/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/29/2025HouseRecord vote
5/28/2025SenatePassed
5/28/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/28/2025SenateRecord vote
5/28/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/28/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/28/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/28/2025SenateLaid before the Senate
5/28/2025SenatePlaced on local & uncontested calendar
5/28/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/22/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/22/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/22/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/22/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/22/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/22/2025SenatePosting rule suspended
5/22/2025SenateReferred to Local Government
5/21/2025SenateRead first time
5/21/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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