AUSTIN — Today, House Bill 4149 passed the Texas Senate. This legislation authored by Representative Mark Keough (R-The Woodlands) and sponsored by Senator Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) amends the enabling legislation of The Woodlands Township.

"We have enjoyed working with leadership in The Woodlands and Representative Keough on this logical next step in advancing economic development within the Township," said Senator Creighton.

Although there are no new ordinance powers associated with this legislation, it addresses a number of specific matters relating to The Woodlands and its operations.

This overall effort achieves:

• Allowing The Woodlands to obtain data from the Harris County Appraisal District;
• Clarifying boundaries;
• Transportation and mobility solutions for Township directory to consider associations;
• Confirmation of Township authority to merge and consolidate with property owners; and,
• Protection of The Woodlands IRONMAN North American Championship Texas as a state-approved event.

No other changes or additions to the Township's enabling legislation are included in this legislation.

The Woodlands Township is a political subdivision of the State of Texas providing local government services over the 45 square miles of unincorporated area in The Woodlands, which current has a population of 110,000.

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