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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 83(R)

Senate Bill 890

Senate Author:  Uresti

Effective:  6-14-13

House Sponsor:  Nevarez


            Senate Bill 890 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to create the Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District, subject to voter approval at a confirmation election. The bill establishes the district's powers and duties, and it authorizes the district to issue bonds and notes but caps the total indebtedness created by such issuance at $250,000 at any time. The bill caps the district property tax rate at three cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district. The bill specifies that certain statutory tax provisions do not apply to a tax imposed by the district. The district is prohibited from exercising the power of eminent domain.