Honorable Anna Mowery, Chair, House Committee on Land & Resource Management
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1498 by Fraser (Relating to the requirement for water district consent to certain actions by municipalities that provide law enforcement or fire protection services.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would add Section 49.237 to Chapter 49 of the Water Code to prohibit an area within a district as described in the bill from being included without the consent of the district in the boundaries of a municipality that provides law enforcement or fire protection services. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives the required two-thirds vote in each house; otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2005.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.