SRC-MWN H.B. 3652 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 3652
77R9078 SGA-FBy: Morrison (Armbrister)
Natural Resources
5/6/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Texas faces a difficult challenge in developing water policies that serve
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. 3652 creates the Lavaca County Groundwater
Conservation District, subject to 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. CREATION. Sets forth provisions regarding the creation of the
Lavaca County Groundwater Conservation District (district). 

SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS. Defines "board" and "district."

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

SECTION 4. FINDING OF BENEFIT. Sets forth provisions regarding finding of
benefit of the district.  

SECTION 5. GENERAL POWERS. Sets forth provisions regarding general powers
of the district. 

SECTION 6. DIRECTOR REQUIREMENTS. Sets forth requirements regarding members
of the board of directors. 

SECTION 7. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS. Sets forth provisions regarding the
composition of the temporary board of directors. 

SECTION 8. CONFIRMATION ELECTION. Sets forth provisions regarding the
calling and holding of a confirmation election. 

SECTION 9. INITIAL DIRECTORS. Sets forth provisions regarding initial
directors. 

SECTION 10. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Sets forth provisions regarding the board
of directors. 

SECTION 11. TERM OF OFFICE. Sets forth provisions regarding directors'
terms of office. 

SECTION 12. ELECTION OF REGULAR DIRECTORS. Sets forth provisions regarding
election of regular directors. 

 SECTION 13. LIMITATION ON TAXATION. Prohibits the district from imposing
an ad valorem tax at a rate that exceeds five cents on each $100 valuation
of taxable property in the district. 

SECTION 14. CHANGE OF DISTRICT NAME. Authorizes the district to change the
district's name if the district annexes territory. 

SECTION 15. FINDINGS RELATED TO PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS. Sets forth
provisions regarding procedural requirements. 

SECTION 16. EFFECTIVE DATE; EXPIRATION DATE. (a) September 1, 2001.

(b) Provides that if the creation of the district is not confirmed at a
confirmation election before September 1, 2006, this Act expires on that
date.