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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

House Bill 2235

House Author:  Baxter

Effective:  6-18-05

Senate Sponsor:  Barrientos


            House Bill 2235 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize two or more emergency services districts to merge into a single emergency services district.  The bill includes provisions relating to the procedures by which a merger may occur, the composition of an initial board of directors, an election to approve the merger, the maximum tax rate that may be imposed, and the powers, rights, duties, assets, and liabilities of the newly created district.