SRC-SLL H.B. 1484 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 1484
By: Patterson (Patterson)
Natural Resources
5-13-97
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Gober is a small community in southern Fannin County.  This community is
currently served by a water supply corporation.  This bill will provide
regulations regarding the creation, administration, powers, duties,
operation, and financing of the Gober Municipal Utility District. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 1484 provides regulations regarding the creation,
administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Gober
Municipal Utility District. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. CREATION.  Provides that a conservation and reclamation
district, to be known as the Gober Municipal Utility District (district),
is created in Fannin County, subject to approval at a confirmation
election under SECTION 9 of this Act.  Provides that the district is a
governmental agency and a body politic and corporate.  Provides that the
district is created under and is essential to accomplish the purposes of
Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. 

SECTION 2. DEFINITION.  Defines "district."

SECTION 3. BOUNDARIES.  Sets forth the boundaries of the district.

SECTION 4. FINDINGS RELATING TO BOUNDARIES.  Sets forth legislative
findings relating to the boundaries of the district. 

SECTION 5. FINDING OF BENEFIT.  Provides that all of the land and other
property included within the boundaries of the district will be benefited
by the works and projects that are to be accomplished by the district
under powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Provides that the district is created to serve a public use and benefit. 

SECTION 6. POWERS.  Sets forth the powers of the district.

SECTION 7. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  Sets forth regulations regarding the board
of directors of the district (board). 

SECTION 8. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  Sets forth the composition of the
temporary board of directors. 

SECTION 9. CONFIRMATION AND INITIAL DIRECTORS' ELECTION.  Sets forth
regulations regarding the confirmation and initial directors' election. 

SECTION 10. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  Sets forth regulations regarding the
election of directors. 

 SECTION 11. FINDINGS RELATING TO PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENT.  Provides that
all procedural requirements regarding this Act have been met. 

SECTION 12. Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.