SRC-AXB H.B. 1018 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1018 By: Denny (Sibley) Economic Development 5/7/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, 101 counties and 396 cities in Texas do not participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Eligibility for participation would require local governments to adopt ordinances or orders, to administer inspection and enforcement, and to designate a floodplain administrator. H.B. 1018 requires the adoption of ordinances or orders necessary by the governing body of each city and county for participation in NFIP. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 1018 requires the adoption of ordinances or orders necessary for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. 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 Chapter 16I, Water Code, by adding Section 16.3145, as follows: Sec. 16.3145. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM ORDERS OR ORDINANCES. Requires the governing body of each city and county to adopt ordinances or orders necessary to qualify for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. SECTION 2.Requires the adoption of ordinances or orders by January 1, 2001. SECTION 3. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.