SRC-MWN H.B. 3693 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 3693
By: Keffer (Sibley)
Natural Resources
5/11/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Texas faces a difficult challenge in developing water policies that serve
both state and regional interests. 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. H.B. 3693 creates the Lake Granbury
Water Improvement District in Hood County without the necessity of 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. CREATION. Sets forth provisions regarding the creation of the
Lake Granbury Water Improvement District (district). 

SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS. Defines "board," "district," and "retail sewer
utility." 

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

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

SECTION 5. FINDING OF BENEFIT. Sets forth finding of benefit.

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

SECTION 7. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Provides that the board is composed of
certain persons. 

SECTION 8. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS. Sets forth provisions regarding temporary
directors of the district. 

SECTION 9. METHOD OF ELECTING DIRECTORS. Sets forth provisions regarding
the method of electing directors. 

SECTION 10. CONFIRMATION AND INITIAL DIRECTORS' ELECTION. Sets forth
provisions regarding the confirmation and initial directors' election. 

SECTION 11. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. Sets forth provisions regarding the
election of directors. 

SECTION 12. EXCLUSION OF LAND FROM THE DISTRICT. Sets forth provisions
regarding the exclusion of land from the district. 

 SECTION 13. FINDINGS RELATING TO PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS. Sets forth
findings relative to procedural requirements. 

SECTION 14. EFFECTIVE DATE. Upon passage or September 1, 2001.