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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 81(R)

Senate Bill 1676

Senate Author:  Hinojosa

Effective:  9-1-09

House Sponsor:  Gonzales


            Senate Bill 1676 amends the Local Government Code to authorize the commissioners court of a county within 50 miles of the international border to impose a fee for a certificate issued for the connection of utilities for a subdivision that is located in its unincorporated area.  A person who obtains the certificate for the connection of utilities in such a county is not required to obtain a certificate of compliance with municipal platting requirements.