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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 81(R)

House Bill 2333

House Author:  Geren

Effective:  6-19-09

Senate Sponsor:  Davis, Wendy


            Previous law prohibited a municipality from leasing a street, alley, or public square under provisions authorizing the leasing of municipal oil, gas, or mineral land. House Bill 2333 amends the Local Government Code to permit a municipality to lease a street, alley, or public square, not including a dedicated public park, under such provisions if the lease prohibits the lessee from using the surface of the land for drilling, production, or other operations.