SRC-TJG H.B. 1078 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1078 78R5500 RCJ-FBy: Chisum (Estes) Natural Resources 4/22/2003 Engrossed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, the directors of a soil and water conservation district (directors) are required to meet at any time in July in order to set a date, time, and place for the annual election of directors. H.B. 1078 requires directors to meet to set the elections before July 15 of each year. 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. Amends Section 201.073(a), Agriculture Code, to require the directors of a soil and water conservation district to designate a date, time, and place for that year's election of directors before July 15, rather than during July, of each year. SECTION 2. (a) Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2003. (b) Makes application of this Act prospective.