For Anniston residents watching the neighborhood continue to grow, the August meeting of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 539 offered a detailed look at the infrastructure being built behind that growth.

At its Aug. 12, 2026 meeting, the MUD 539 Board reviewed a long list of water, sewer, drainage, paving and utility projects serving Anniston, while also taking action on a planned $20.9 million bond sale, garbage collection costs and ongoing district operations.

The meeting was open to the public. Four of the five directors were present, and no public comments were made.

Anniston Section 21 moves toward construction bidding

One of the most notable actions for the community involved Anniston Section 21.

District engineer LJA Engineering presented plans and specifications for water, sewer, drainage and paving facilities serving the section. The Board approved those plans and authorized LJA to advertise the project for bids.

For residents, that action does not mean construction has been completed or that a contractor has already been selected. It marks an important step in the process by allowing the District to seek bids for the infrastructure needed to serve the new section.

The engineering report also included updates on water, sewer and drainage facilities or paving work tied to Anniston Sections 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 19 and 20.

Section 17 paving and a major water line project reach completion

Two Anniston projects reached a significant milestone during the August meeting.

The Board approved the fifth and final pay estimate for paving serving Anniston Section 17 and formally accepted the project.

The Board also approved the final pay estimate to Bull G Construction, LLC for the remote water well transmission line serving Anniston and accepted that project as complete.

Those completions are part of a broader network of infrastructure work underway as additional homes and sections are developed throughout the community.

Water-system improvements continue

Water infrastructure remained another major focus.

The District engineer updated directors on construction of a remote well serving Anniston and on improvements associated with Water Plant No. 1 – Phase 3.

For the Water Plant No. 1 project, the Board approved Pay Estimate No. 4 to W. W. Payton Corporation.

The Board also received updates on plans for Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 3, Lift Station No. 3 Phase 2 and an emergency interconnect with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 495.

Taken together, these projects reflect the less-visible side of neighborhood growth: the water supply, wastewater, drainage and utility systems needed to support existing and future homes.

Black sign poles to be extended to remaining Anniston sections

The Board also approved the First Amendment to an interlocal agreement with Harris County.

According to the meeting minutes, the amendment adds the remaining sections of Anniston to the agreement to include black sign poles.

The Board additionally approved a 0.2439-acre water line easement related to District infrastructure.

Best Trash curbside service rate increases

Residents may also notice a change connected to garbage and recycling service.

Best Trash reported that its curbside service rate with recycling increased from $29.63 to $31.03 per month per residence, effective Aug. 1, 2026, under its annual consumer price index adjustment.

The District’s operator said the MUD’s Rate Order would be reviewed to determine whether any related rate adjustments were needed. The minutes do not state that the Board approved a corresponding change to residents’ utility bills during this meeting.

That distinction is important: the Best Trash service rate increased, but the minutes do not document a separate Board-approved residential utility rate change at the Aug. 12 meeting.

MUD 539 prepares for $20.9 million bond sale

The Board also moved forward with preparations for the sale of $20.9 million in Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026.

Directors reviewed a draft Preliminary Official Statement and Notices of Sale, appointed BOKF, N.A. as paying agent and registrar, and authorized the District’s financial advisor to advertise the bond sale.

At the time of the August meeting, the sale was scheduled for Sept. 9, 2026, at 9:45 a.m.

The Board also authorized the District engineer to conduct a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality inspection of facilities and authorized the auditor to prepare a developer reimbursement report.

Because the Aug. 12 minutes only document preparations for the bond sale, they do not establish the final sale results.

Water operations, taxes and delinquent accounts

The District’s operator reported 95.96% water accountability for the previous billing period.

The Board also reviewed and approved its bookkeeper’s report, tax assessor/collector’s report and operations report.

During a separate hearing regarding delinquent utility accounts, the Board authorized termination of water and sewer service for accounts that had received the required written notice but had not contacted the operator or appeared before the Board concerning their bills. The minutes do not identify individual customers.

What Anniston residents should take away from the meeting

For homeowners and families in Anniston, much of the August MUD 539 meeting centered on the systems residents may rarely see but rely on every day.

New water, sewer, drainage and paving infrastructure is progressing alongside the neighborhood’s continued development. Section 21 moved into the bidding stage, Section 17 paving reached final acceptance, a remote water well transmission line was completed, and additional water-system projects remained underway.

The District also continued its financial planning through the proposed 2026 bond sale while monitoring operating costs such as residential garbage and recycling service.

The Aug. 12 minutes stated that the next regular MUD 539 meeting was scheduled for Sept. 9, 2026, at 9 a.m. Because that date has now passed, residents looking for the latest District actions should consult the subsequent meeting agenda or minutes when they become available.

My Neighborhood News will continue following Harris County MUD 539 meetings and the infrastructure projects shaping Anniston as the community grows.

By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 

Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.

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