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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 83(R)

House Bill 3798

House Author:  Coleman

Effective:  9-1-13

Senate Sponsor:  Hinojosa


            House Bill 3798 amends the Health and Safety Code to revise the procedures for expenditures by the board of an emergency services district.  Among other provisions, the bill authorizes district funds to be disbursed by an instrument that is signed by at least a majority of the board's commissioners as an alternative to an instrument signed by the treasurer.  The bill also establishes the length of time that property purchased or leased using district funds must remain the property of the district.