SRC-EPT H.B. 2031 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research CenterH.B. 2031 78R10045 DRH-FBy: Puente (Madla) Administration 5-3-2003 Engrossed DIGEST AND PURPOSE In 1999, the 76th Texas Legislature approved legislation allowing Harris County to take action to comply with the requirements imposed by the federal government relating to storm water. H.B. 2031 expands the number of Texas counties authorized to take action to comply with storm water permitting program requirements under the National Discharge Elimination System, including the collection of a fee for this purpose, by including counties with a population of more than 1.3 million for which the primary source of drinking water is an underground aquifer. 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 423.001, Local Government Code, to add a county with a population of more than 1.3 million for which the primary source of drinking water is an underground aquifer to the list of counties and districts to which this chapter, relating to stormwater management, applies. SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2003.