Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 74: Relating to the creation of the Puerto Verde Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Enacted Last action May 12, 2025: Referred to Transportation

Plain-language summary

HB 74 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the creation of the Puerto Verde Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain. Primary sponsor: Eddie Morales (Democratic), Ryan Guillen (Republican), Don McLaughlin (Republican), John Lujan (Republican), Cody Harris (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): Referred to Transportation.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Eddie Morales (Democratic); Ryan Guillen (Republican); Don McLaughlin (Republican); John Lujan (Republican); and 1 more. 14 co-sponsors.