89R14151 SCR-D
 
  By: Pierson H.B. No. 4858
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the reservation of land for recreational facilities in
  certain water districts.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subchapter E, Chapter 375, Local Government
  Code, is amended by adding Section 375.099 to read as follows:
         Sec. 375.099.  RESERVATION OF LAND FOR RECREATIONAL
  FACILITIES. (a) This section applies only to a district created on
  or after September 1, 2025.
         (b)  As soon as practicable after the creation of the
  district, the board shall reserve a reasonable portion of the
  district's territory for recreational facilities as defined by
  Section 49.462, Water Code.
         SECTION 2.  Subchapter D, Chapter 54, Water Code, is amended
  by adding Section 54.244 to read as follows:
         Sec. 54.244.  RESERVATION OF LAND FOR RECREATIONAL
  FACILITIES. (a) This section applies only to a district created on
  or after September 1, 2025.
         (b)  As soon as practicable after the creation of the
  district, the board shall reserve a reasonable portion of the
  district's territory for recreational facilities as defined by
  Section 49.462.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.