HBA-RBT H.B. 3847 76(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 3847
By: Ritter
Natural Resources
4/28/1999
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Currently, special restrictions are placed on the Jefferson County Drainage
District No.  7.  These restrictions were put in place prior to the
enactment of the Water Code.  H.B. 3847 requires this district to comply
with Chapter 49, Water Code, rather than the special legislation.   

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Sections 3, 4, and 13, Chapter 34, Acts of the 57th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 1962, to require purchases and contracts
to be made in accordance with Chapter 49 (Provisions Applicable to all
Districts), rather than Section 50.061, Water Code.  Provides that moneys
of the Jefferson County Drainage District No.  7 (district) are to be
disbursed on instruments issued in accordance with Chapter 49, Water Code.
Provides that the commissioners of the district are elected in accordance
with Subchapter D (Election Provisions), Chapter 49, Water Code and serve
four-year terms.  Provides that Subchapter G (Audit of Districts), Chapter
49, Water Code, applies to audits of the district's fiscal accounts and
records.  Provides that Sections 56.070-56.072 (Treasurer, Treasurer's
Bond, and Treasurer's Compensation), Water Code, do not apply to the
district.  Deletes text relating to provisions of statutes and procedures
that are replaced by provisions in Chapter 49, Water Code. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: September 1, 1999.
Sets forth the terms of commissioners and the procedures for elections.

SECTION 3.  Emergency clause.