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.