SRC-JLB H.B. 3229 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 3229 78R6141 RCJ-FBy: Rose (Fraser) Natural Resources 5/19/2003 Engrossed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, many single county groundwater districts in Texas are authorized to use the four county commissioner precincts and one at-large precinct for electing directors. H.B. 3229 allows the Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District the option of using either the precinct method or the county commissioner precinct method in electing directors. 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. DEFINITIONS. SECTION 2. BOARD RESOLUTION. SECTION 3. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2003.