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.