SRC-EPT S.B. 1040 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1040
78R8254 MI-FBy: Averitt
Natural Resources
4/1/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

As proposed, S.B. 1040 repeals Sections 11.085(s) and (t)  of the Texas
Water Code related to inter-basin transfers of water.  Repealing those
sections will allow transfer of water from one river basin to another
basin to maintain the priority date assigned to the water right that is
the subject of the transfer.  

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.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF POLICY.  (a) - (g) Set
forth legislative findings relating to the repeal of the junior priority
of a water right authorizing a transfer of water from one river basin in
this state to another river basin in this state.  
 
SECTION 2.  Repealers:  Sections 11.085(s) and (t), Water Code (relating
to any proposed transfer of all or a portion of a water right). 
 
SECTION 3.  APPLICABILITY.  (a) - (b) Make application of this Act
prospective. 
 
SECTION 4.  Effective date:  upon passage or September 1, 2003.