SRC-JJJ, PNG H.B. 3823 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 3823
76R11730 WP-DBy: Zbranek (Bernsen)
Natural Resources
5/11/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

The Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District was established in 1944
to provide drainage and water supply for residents of the rural areas.
Since that time, Texas statutes have set the selection process of the
commissioners of the navigation district.  H.B. 3823 would establish
provisions regarding the appointment of commissioners of the
Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District. 
 
PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 3823 establishes provisions regarding the appointment of
commissioners of the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  (a)  Provides that the navigation and canal commissioners of
Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District (district) are appointed as
provided by this section. 

(b)  Requires the commissioners courts of Chambers and Liberty counties to
appoint two commissioners each, and to appoint a fifth commissioner at a
joint meeting. 
 
(c) Entitles each of the county judges and county commissioners composing
the county courts  one vote  in appointing the fifth commissioner.
Provides that a majority vote of those present at the meeting  is
sufficient to make the appointment. 

(d)  Provides that members of the commission of the district serve
staggered terms of four years. 

SECTION 2.  (a) Requires the commissioners court of each county in the
district to appoint members to the navigation and canal commission on
January 15, 2000.  Sets forth the length of the terms of the appointed
members.   

(b)  Provides that the term of a navigation and canal commissioner of the
district serving immediately before the effective date of this Act expires
January 15, 2000.  Provides that this Act does not prohibit a person who is
a navigation and canal commissioner  on the effective date of this Act from
being reappointed to the commission. 

SECTION 3.  (a)  Provides that the proper and legal notice of the intention
to introduce this Act, setting forth the general substance of this Act, has
been published as provided by law, and the notice and a copy of this Act
have been furnished to all proper entities. 

(b)  Provides that the Texas Natural Resource Commission has filed its
recommendations relating to the Act with the governor, lieutenant governor,
and speaker of the house of representatives within the required time.   
 
(c)  Establishes that all requirements of the constitution and laws of this
state and the rules  and procedures of the legislature with respect to the
notice, introduction, and passage of this Act are fulfilled and
accomplished. 

SECTION 4.  Effective date: January 1, 2000.

SECTION 5.  Emergency clause.