SRC-MWN H.B. 2046 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2046
77R11286 MI-FBy: Hawley (Armbrister)
Natural Resources
5/8/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Texas faces a difficult challenge to develop water policies that serve both
state and regional interests. The Texas Constitution authorizes the
creation of groundwater conservation districts to plan, develop, and
regulate the use of water. H.B. 2046 ratifies the creation of the Refugio
Groundwater Conservation District (district), subject to voter approval at
a confirmation election. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. RATIFICATION OF CREATION. Sets forth provisions regarding the
creation of the Refugio Groundwater Conservation District (district). 

SECTION 2. DEFINITION. Defines "district."

SECTION 3. BOUNDARIES. Provides that the boundaries of the district are
coextensive with the boundaries of Refugio County, Texas. 

SECTION 4. GENERAL POWERS. Sets forth provisions regarding the powers of
the district. 

SECTION 5. AUTHORITY TO SET FEES. Sets forth provisions regarding the
authorization of the district to set certain fees. 

SECTION 6. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Sets forth provisions regarding the board of
directors. 

SECTION 7. METHOD OF ELECTING DIRECTORS: COMMISSIONERS PRECINCTS. Sets
forth provisions regarding the election of directors. 

SECTION 8. CONFIRMATION AND INITIAL DIRECTORS' ELECTION. Sets forth
provisions regarding the calling and holding of an initial election
concerning the district. 

SECTION 9. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. Sets forth provisions regarding the
election of directors. 

SECTION 10. FINDINGS RELATED TO PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS. Provides that the
proper and legal notice for the creation of the district has been furnished
to certain persons and entities. 

SECTION 11. EXPIRATION OF ACT IF DISTRICT NOT CONFIRMED. Provides that this
Act expires September 1, 2003, if the establishment of the district has not
been conformed at a confirmation election held under Section 8 of this Act. 

SECTION 12. EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 2001.