By: González, et al. (Senate Sponsor - Rodríguez) H.B. No. 988

(In the Senate - Received from the House May 11, 2015; May 13, 2015, read first time and referred to Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs; May 20, 2015, reported adversely, with favorable Committee Substitute by the following vote: Yeas 6, Nays 0; May 20, 2015, sent to printer.) Click here to see the committee vote

COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.B. No. 988 By: Rodríguez

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to a study of the feasibility of establishing a visitors center at Hueco Tanks State Park in El Paso County.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. STUDY. The Parks and Wildlife Department shall conduct a study to examine the need for and feasibility of establishing a visitors center at Hueco Tanks State Park in El Paso County. The department shall collaborate with the local community and surrounding landowners in planning for the development of the visitors center site.

SECTION 2. REPORT. Not later than May 1, 2016, the Parks and Wildlife Department shall report the results of the study to the legislature. The report must contain a recommendation on whether to establish a visitors center at Hueco Tanks State Park in El Paso County.

SECTION 3. EXPIRATION. This Act expires January 1, 2017.

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.

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