SRC-JLB S.B. 1947 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1947 78R13169 QS-FBy: Lucio Natural Resources 5/8/2003 As Filed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, Texas faces certain challenges to develop water policies that serve state and regional interests. The Texas Constitution authorizes the creation of groundwater conservation districts to plan, develop, and regulate the use of water. As proposed, S.B. 1947 creates the Heritage Groundwater Conservation District, subject to approval at a confirmation election, to manage groundwater resources in the parts of Brooks, Jim Wells, Kleberg, and Nueces counties. 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. CREATION. SECTION 3. FINDING OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE. SECTION 4. BOUNDARIES. SECTION 5. FINDINGS RELATIVE TO BOUNDARIES. SECTION 6. GENERAL POWERS. SECTION 7. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW. SECTION 8. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SECTION 9. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS. SECTION 10. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS. SECTION 11. APPOINTMENT OF INITIAL DIRECTORS; TERMS OF OFFICE. SECTION 12. CONFIRMATION ELECTION. SECTION 13. DISTRICT REVENUES. SECTION 14. CONTRACTS. SECTION 15. EMINENT DOMAIN; ENTERING PRIVATE PROPERTY. SECTION 16. FINDINGS RELATED TO PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS. SECTION 17. EFFECTIVE DATE. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2003.