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.