2005S0444-1 03/04/05
By: Deuell S.B. No. 1519
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the development of a regional water supply reservoir
project at a site known as Lower Bois d'Arc Creek in Fannin County.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. DEFINITION. In this Act, "Lower Bois d'Arc Creek
Reservoir" means the reservoir project identified in the current
state and regional water plans for development on Bois d'Arc Creek
in Fannin County.
SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. The legislature finds
that:
(1) the development of new water supplies to meet the
growing demands for water is necessary for the sound economic
development of the entire state;
(2) the development of new water supplies is of
concern and importance to the entire state;
(3) the state water plan identifies several sites for
new reservoirs as having unique value for reservoir construction,
including the site for the Lower Bois d'Arc Creek Reservoir; and
(4) the designation of the Lower Bois d'Arc Creek
Reservoir site as a unique reservoir site is necessary for the sound
economic development of the state and for the purpose of promoting
the public health, safety, and general welfare of the state.
SECTION 3. DESIGNATION OF SITE. The legislature, as
authorized by Subsection (g), Section 16.051, Water Code, hereby
designates the site known as Lower Bois d'Arc Creek Reservoir on
Bois d'Arc Creek, near Bonham, as a site of unique value for the
construction of a dam and reservoir. The legislature also
determines that Lower Bois d'Arc Creek Reservoir is a specific
water management strategy necessary to meet identified water supply
requirements in Region C of the state water plan.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect
immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members
elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas
Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for
immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2005.