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Now Accepting Applications!

The City of Fulshear is seeking volunteers to serve on the new Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC), a citizen advisory board that reviews impact fees, land use assumptions, and capital improvement planning.

Texas law requires municipalities to establish a Capital Improvements Advisory Committee if they intend to adopt development impact fees. Previously, these responsibilities could be assigned to an existing board or commission. However, Senate Bill 1883 (Texas Legislature, 89th Regular Session, 2025) now requires cities to establish a separate stand-alone Capital Improvements Advisory Committee consisting of specific representation from the real estate, development, and building industries.

The proposed committee will advise the City on matters related to impact fees and long-range infrastructure planning as required under Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code.

Texas law also requires representation from the real estate, development, and building industries, along with community stakeholders.

Apply today!

 About the Committee

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and is responsible for:

  • Advising and assisting the City in adopting land use assumptions
  • Reviewing the Capital Improvements Plan and filing written comments
  • Monitoring and evaluating implementation of the Capital Improvements Plan
  • Filing semiannual reports regarding the progress of the plan and identifying any perceived inequities in implementation or impact fees
  • Advising the City on the need to update or revise land use assumptions, capital improvements plans, and impact fees
Committee Membership Requirements

Under Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code:

  • The committee must consist of at least five members appointed by the City Council
  • At least 50% of the committee membership must represent the real estate, development, or building industries
  • Members may not be employees or officials of a governmental entity if serving in those industry-representative positions
  • If impact fees are applied in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), the committee must include representation from that area
Legal Background

Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code requires political subdivisions to establish a Capital Improvements Advisory Committee before adopting impact fees. The committee assists with planning and oversight related to infrastructure improvements funded through those fees.

Senate Bill 1883 (89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session 2025) amended state law to require municipalities to establish a stand-alone advisory committee with industry representation.