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House Bill 701 |
House Author: Farney |
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Effective: 5-10-13 |
Senate Sponsor: Schwertner |
House Bill 701 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to add as purposes of the Corn Hill Regional Water Authority the reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed lands and other lands needing drainage; the control, abatement, and change of any shortage or harmful excess of water; and the protection, preservation, and restoration of the purity and sanitary condition of water within Texas. Among other provisions, the bill provides for ex officio directors of the authority, removes language prohibiting the authority from providing wastewater or drainage facilities or services, and provides for authority funding by member entities.