BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center S.B. 2038
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
As proposed, S.B. 2038 creates the Tablerock Groundwater Conservation District in Coryell County.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to any state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Subtitle H, Title 6, Special District Local Laws Code, by adding Chapter 8823, as follows:
CHAPTER 8823. TABLEROCK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Sets forth standard language for the creation of the Tablerock Groundwater Conservation District (district) in Coryell County. Sets forth standards, procedures, requirements, and criteria for:
Creation and approval of the district (Sections 8823.001-8823.020);
Size, composition, appointment, and terms of the board of directors of the district (Sections 8823.021-8823.100);
Powers and duties of the district (Sections 8823.101-8823.150);
General financial provisions and authority to impose taxes and fees and to issue bonds and obligations for the district (Sections 8823.151-8823.200); and
Election for dissolution of the district (Section 8823.201).
Prohibits the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the district.
SECTION 2. Provides that all requirement of the constitution and the laws of this state and the rules and procedures of the legislature with respect to the notice, introduction, and passage of this Act are fulfilled and accomplished.
SECTION 3. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2007.