SRC-MWN H.B. 3628 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 3628
77R8162 QS-FBy: Green (Armbrister)
Natural Resources
5/9/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

The Texas Constitution authorizes the creation of water control and
improvement districts to supply and store water for use, operate sanitary
wastewater systems, and provide irrigation, drainage, and water quality
services. On January 16, 2001, the Hays County Commissioners Court adopted
a petition for the creation of Hays County Water Control and Improvement
District No. 1 (district) to cope with the continual growth of the Hays
County area. H.B. 3628 validates the creation of the 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. VALIDATION OF CREATION. Validates creation of the Hays County
Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 (district). 

SECTION 2. DEFINITION. Defines "district."

SECTION 3. BOUNDARIES. Sets forth provisions regarding the boundaries of
the district. 

SECTION 4. FINDINGS RELATIVE TO BOUNDARIES. Sets forth findings relative to
the boundaries of the district. 

SECTION 5. FINDING OF BENEFIT. Sets forth provisions regarding the finding
of benefit of the district. 

SECTION 6. POWERS. Sets forth provisions regarding the powers of the
district. 

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE; EXPIRATION DATE. (a) Effective date: upon
passage or September 1, 2001. 

(b) Provides that if the creation of the district is not confirmed at a
confirmation election before September 1, 2003, this Act expires on that
date.