Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB4549 by Toth (Relating to the clearance of a ditch for the purpose of flood prevention by certain counties.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to expand an existing authorization for certain counties to clear blockage from ditches on private property for the purpose of flood control and would expand the definition of a "ditch" to include easements.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Association of Counties, the bill would not have a significant fiscal impact on counties.