BILL ANALYSIS


                                                        H.B. 2618
                                               By: Howard (Brown)
                                                Natural Resources
                                                          5-25-95
                              Senate Committee Report (Unamended)
BACKGROUND

The Irrigator's Advisory Council was consolidated into the Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission in September 1993, and the
council's required report is now incorporated in the commission's
annual report.

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 2618 eliminates a duplicate reporting requirement
for the Irrigator's Advisory Council.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or
agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Repealer: Section 34.005(c), Water Code (Department
Finances).

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
           Effective date: upon passage.