SRC-JRN S.B. 1830 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1830 By: Shapleigh Intergovernmental Relations 3-31-97 As Filed DIGEST Currently, the town of Clint, a small community located southeast of El Paso, does not own or operate a municipal water or wastewater system. The only water distribution system located within the town limits is operated by the Clint Independent School District and it does not serve all of the residents of Clint. This bill authorizes the trustees of the Clint Independent School District to sell the school district's interest in the existing water distribution system to the Lower Valley Water District in order to allow the water district to annex and serve the territory currently served by the school district. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 1830 authorizes the trustees of the Clint Independent School District to sell the school district's interests in the existing water distribution system to the Lower Valley Water District in order to allow the water district to annex and serve the territory currently served by the school 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. Sets forth findings of the legislature regarding water distribution in the Town of Clint in El Paso County. SECTION 2. Sets forth a land description of the Town of Clint to become a part of the Lower Valley Water District (district). SECTION 3. Provides that the boundaries of land described in SECTION 2 form the Town of Clint. Provides that the validity of the district to issue bonds is not affected if certain mistakes exist in the description of land in SECTION 2. SECTION 4. Provides that land in the district is to be benefitted by the works and projects which are to be accomplished by the district. SECTION 5. Provides that the annexation of the Town of Clint by the district is not effective until certain contingencies are met. SECTION 6. Requires the district to be authorized to issue its voted but unissued tax bonds, if the indebtedness, tax or bond, note, or other obligation assumption election results favorably. SECTION 7. Provides that the proper legal notice of intention has been published as provided by law. Provides that the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has filed its recommendations relating to this Act with certain officials within the required time. Provides that all requirements of the constitution and laws of this state and the rules and procedures of the legislature with respect to the notice, introduction, and passage of this Act are fulfilled and accomplished. SECTION 8. Provides that land described in SECTION 2 is added to the district, notwithstanding certain provisions. SECTION 9. Provides that if any provision of this Act shall be held invalid, such holding shall not affect any other portion of this Act. Requires the Act to be given liberal and broad construction in carrying out its objectives. SECTION 10. Emergency clause. Effective date: 90 days after adjournment.