SRC-SLL S.B. 1922 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1922
By: Galloway
Natural Resources
4-17-97
As Filed


DIGEST 

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

As proposed, S.B. 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

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

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
nonsubstantive changes. 

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