A new acronym is taking center stage in discussions about the Guajolote Ranch development in northwest Bexar County: MUD.

Opponents of the project say the developer, Lennar Homes, has stepped away from pursuing a Public Improvement District (PID) through Bexar County and is now focusing on a Municipal Utility District (MUD).

MUD is a different type of financing and governance structure that, if approved, would shape how infrastructure for the neighborhood is built and paid for.

City documents indicate that the San Antonio City Council is scheduled to meet with planning commission staff next week.

What’s the difference between a PID and a MUD?

Both a PID and a MUD are tools used in Texas to help finance infrastructure tied to new development, such as roads, drainage, and water or waste

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