SRC-MWN H.B. 2379 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2379
77R7878 ATP-DBy: Junell (Duncan)
Natural Resources
5/9/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

The Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Act) authorizes cities and
counties, through an industrial development corporation (IDC), to develop
certain projects. These projects include the promotion of development,
expansion of affordable housing, and promotion or development of new or
expanded business enterprises. However, the Act does not expressly
authorize an IDC to develop water projects. H.B. 2379 authorizes certain
IDCs to undertake water projects by modifying the definition of project to
include developing or improving a city's water supply and developing and
instituting water conservation programs.  

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. Amends Section 4B(a)(2), Development Corporation Act of 1979
(Article 5190.6, V.T.C.S.), as follows: 
 
(2)  Defines "project." Provides that for purposes of this section, the
term includes recycling facilities, and land, buildings, equipment,
facilities, and improvements found by the board of directors to be required
or suitable for the development or improvement of water supply facilities,
including dams, transmission lines, well field developments, and other
water supply alternatives or be required or suitable for the development
and institution of water conservation programs, including incentives to
install water-saving plumbing fixtures, educational programs, brush control
programs, and programs to replace malfunctioning or leaking water lines and
other water facilities. 

SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2001.