SRC-PNG, ARR S.B. 197 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 197 76R3611 WP-FBy: Barrientos Natural Resources 4/4/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 14 (district) has been acquired by the City of Austin. However, the district still exists as a governmental body with an elected board or directors. This bill would dissolve the district. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 197 sets forth provisions regarding the dissolution of Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 14 and the validation of certain actions of the directors. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. Defines "city"and "district." SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. Sets forth the findings of the legislature regarding the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 14 (district). SECTION 3. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT. Provides that the district is dissolved on the effective date of this Act. SECTION 4. VALIDATION. Requires any action taken before the January 1, 1999 by the board of directors of the district pertaining to the district's water distribution system and other property, assets, and liabilities is in all respects validated as of the date the action was taken. Provides that this section does not apply to any matter that on the effective date of this Act is involved in litigation or has been held invalid by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction. SECTION 5. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.