Enrolled Bill Summary

            House Bill 1909 updates the jurisdiction of the Lipan-Kickapoo Water Conservation District to conform it to that of water districts and groundwater conservation districts generally, and it eliminates jurisdiction associated with water control and improvement districts. The bill lifts certain prohibitions against contracting to supply water and denying well drilling permits to landowners. It changes the board of directors from a seven-member board to one ranging in size from 5 to 11 members, with an equal number elected from each county and one member elected at large. The biennial election date moves from the third Saturday to the first Saturday in May. The bill increases director compensation from not more than $25 to not more than $100 per day and entitles a director to reimbursement of actual expenses. It validates and confirms all district actions, directors, and bonds and obligations.