HBA-LJP H.B. 3628 77(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 3628
By: Green
Natural Resources
7/3/2001
Enrolled



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

The Texas Constitution authorizes the creation of water control and
improvement districts to supply and store water for use, operate sanitary
wastewater systems, and provide irrigation, drainage, and water quality
services.  On January 16, 2001, the Hays County Commissioner Court adopted
a petition for the creation of Hays County Water Control and Improvement
District No. 1 (district) to cope with the continual growth of the Hays
County area.  House Bill 3628 validates the creation of the district,
subject to voter approval at a confirmation election. 

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. 

ANALYSIS

House Bill 3628 amends law to validate the creation of the Hays County
Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 (district) by the Hays County
Commissioners Court (commissioners court) on January 16, 2001, subject to
voter approval at a confirmation election.  The bill sets forth provisions
relating to the district's boundaries, powers, and duties.  The bill also
sets forth provisions relating to an entity, including any public utility
or retail public utility, expanding the provision of retail water or sewer
utility service within the boundaries of the district. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

June 16, 2001.