SRC-TJG, TJG S.B. 1481 78(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 1481
By: Ratliff
Natural Resources
8/14/2003
Enrolled


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

The 66th Texas Legislature adopted the Caddo Lake Compact in 1979.
Currently, it is codified as Chapter 47, Water Code.  The State of
Louisiana  passed an identical bill in 1979 and the two states entered
into the Red River Compact to preserve and protect Caddo Lake.  However,
the compact was never approved by the United States Congress and as a
result never became law.  The State of Louisiana repealed its act in 1982.
S.B. 1481 repeals the Caddo Lake Compact. 

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.  Repealer: Chapter 47, Water Code (Caddo Lake Compact).

SECTION 2.  Effective date: September 1, 2003.