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.