SRC-PNG H.B. 2572 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2572 76R8846 PAM-FBy: Junell (Wentworth) Natural Resources 5/5/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, a municipality with a population of 250,000 or less owning land within 5,000 feet of a lake may sell the land to the current lessee without notice or solicitation of funds. The City of San Angelo is in the process of selling lots on Lake Nasworthy. This bill would authorize a municipality to reserve all or part of the riparian rights associated with land sold under Section 272.001(h), Local Government Code, in order for a municipality to maintain its municipal water supply. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 2572 authorizes a municipality to reserve all or part of the riparian rights associated with land sold under Section 272.001(h), Local Government Code, in order for a municipality to maintain its municipal water supply. 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 272.001(h), Local Government Code, to authorize a municipality to reserve all or part of the riparian rights associated with land sold under this subsection to protect the public health, safety, or welfare and to ensure an adequate municipal water supply. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.