Texas HB602 amends the Water Code to change the qualifications for serving on a municipal utility district board of directors.

Texas HB602 modifies the Water Code to establish new qualifications for serving as a director of a municipal utility district. Effective September 1, 2025, a director must be at least 18 years old, a resident citizen of Texas, and either own land subject to taxation in the district or be a qualified voter within the district. The change does not affect current board members, who can continue their terms. Reelection or reappointment is allowed if the individual meets the new qualifications.

Texas HB602 amends the Water Code to change the qualifications for serving on a municipal utility district board of directors.

Texas HB602 modifies the Water Code to establish new qualifications for serving as a director of a municipal utility district. Effective September 1, 2025, a director must be at least 18 years old, a resident citizen of Texas, and either own land subject to taxation in the district or be a qualified voter within the district. The change does not affect current board members, who can continue their terms. Reelection or reappointment is allowed if the individual meets the new qualifications.