H.B. 13: Municipal Services Fees and Political Subdivision Lien Amendments

About this bill

Did not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026. This bill authorizes municipalities to place a political subdivision lien on property for certain past due services and makes related amendments.

• Defines terms and modifies definitions
• Authorizes a municipality that sets a fee schedule by ordinance or resolution for water, sewer, or utility-related services provided by the municipality, to bill a customer receiving the water, sewer, or utility-related services
• Authorizes a municipality to place a political subdivision lien on property for certain past due service fees after providing notice of: the past due fees; and the municipality's intent to record a political subdivision lien if the past due fees remain unpaid
• Authorizes a municipality or special district to: charge interest on a past due fee; and charge and collect a one-time penalty on a past due fee as an administrative cost
• Makes technical and conforming changes

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor Paul A. Cutler