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House Bill 2943 |
House Author: Larson et al. |
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Effective: Vetoed |
Senate Sponsor: Perry |
House Bill 2943 amends the Water Code to revise provisions relating to the use of the state water pollution control revolving fund, to require the Texas Water Development Board by rule to establish a program to promote the acquisition by eligible applicants of conservation easements, and to require certain projects financed through the revolving fund to have a demonstrable impact on water quality control.
Governor's Reason for Veto: "House Bill 2943 makes several changes to the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund, most of which can be administered without the statutory mandates prescribed by this legislation. Such statutory mandates are unnecessary and tie the hands of program administrators, impeding the State's ability to continue the program's positive impacts on the promotion of quality water. The bill also lengthens the allowable term of loans made by the program, thus extending the program's debt liability. Additionally, while conservation easements can serve a valid purpose, using acquisition of easements is not the best use of this particular fund."