SLC S.B. 1922 75(R)BILL ANALYSIS


LAND & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
S.B. 1922
By: Galloway, Michael (Zbranek)
5-8-97
Committee Report (Unamended)


BACKGROUND

Currently, the coastal management plan, used for coastal management
purposes, is interpreted to include areas in Liberty County.  This was not
intended, and Liberty County has asked to be removed from the plan.  This
bill will change the definition of "coastal wetlands" for purposes of the
coastal management program administered by the Coastal Coordination
Council to exclude areas in Liberty County. 

PURPOSE

SB 1922 changes the definition of "coastal wetlands" for purposes of the
coastal management program administered by the Coastal Coordination
Council to exclude areas in Liberty County. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 33.203(7), Natural Resources Code, to redefine
"coastal wetlands" to mean wetlands located, among others, within rivers
and streams, to the extent of tidal influence, as shown on the Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission's stream segment map, excluding
the portion of the Trinity River located in Liberty County.  Makes
conforming changes. 

SECTION 2. Emergency Clause. Effective Date: upon passage.