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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 87(R)

Senate Bill 2185

Senate Author:  Hinojosa

Effective:  9-1-21

House Sponsor:  Canales


            Senate Bill 2185 amends the Water Code to establish restrictions on the requirements and fees that a water district located wholly or partly in Hidalgo, Cameron, or Willacy County may impose on a retail public utility that proposes to construct a water or sewer pipeline or associated infrastructure in the district's service area.

Senate Bill 2185 also sets out requirements for the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3 related to the district's general manager, education for district directors, and the conduct of district elections. The bill prohibits certain conduct by the district's directors and employees and requires the district to establish a searchable expenditure database.