SRC-MWN H.B. 3655 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 3655
77R9828 MI-FBy: Kolkhorst (Ogden)
Natural Resources
5/7/2001
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. 3655 creates the Bluebonnet Groundwater
Conservation District, subject to approval at a confirmation election, to
manage groundwater resources in Grimes, Washington, Waller, Austin, and
Walker counties.  

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

Rulemaking authority is expressly granted to the board of directors of the
Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District in SECTION 6 of this bill. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

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

SECTION 2. DEFINITION. Defines "district."

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

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

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

SECTION 6. FEES. Sets forth provisions regarding the district by rule
imposing certain fees. 

SECTION 8. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS. Sets forth provisions regarding the
appointment of directors of the district. 

SECTION 9. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING. Requires the directors of the district
to convene for an organizational meeting. 

SECTION 10. CONFIRMATION ELECTION. Sets forth provisions regarding the
calling and holding of a confirmation election. 

SECTION 11. FINDINGS RELATED TO PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS. Provides that the
required notice and intention of the district has been published and
furnished to certain persons and entities. 

SECTION 12. EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 2001.