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HB 1570 87-0 (2021) Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Hall, Bob 		Relating to the Brazos River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development 		Effective on 9/1/21 BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset--Commission Bills|Sunset—Required Reviews
HB 1715 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al. Relating to provision of broadband infrastructure and connectivity by the Lower Colorado River Authority. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call BROADBAND NETWORKS|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2083 87-0 (2021) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles 		Relating to the general manager of the Upper Colorado River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs 		Effective on 9/1/21 Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 2227 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al. Relating to an interim study regarding the composition of the boards of directors of certain river authorities. House: House Administration Left pending in committee ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT|BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Interim Studies|LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY|Legislature|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 3116 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to recommendations for the appointment of directors of the San Jacinto River Authority. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3530 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan 		Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including a conforming amendment. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUDITOR, STATE|CALHOUN COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1|DENTON COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF DENTON & DALLAS COUNTIES, TEXAS|Governor|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.|Statutory Revision
HB 3933 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the review of river authorities by the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Natural Resources Committee report sent to Calendars ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY|BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY|JACKSON COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|SAN JACINTO RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 4575 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to the election of the board of directors of the San Jacinto River Authority. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker Elections--Candidates|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4576 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by the San Jacinto River Authority. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker BONDS|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 600 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Tracy 		Relating to an inventory of dams controlled by river authorities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs 		Effective on 9/1/21 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INTERNET|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Water--Development|Water--General
SB 632 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckley, Brad | et. al. 		Relating to provision of broadband infrastructure and connectivity by the Lower Colorado River Authority. House: State Affairs
Senate: Transportation 		Effective immediately BROADBAND NETWORKS|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 715 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the Brazos River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset--Commission Bills|Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 716 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the San Jacinto River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors. Received by the Secretary of the Senate Governor|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Sunset--Commission Bills|Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 739 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the presiding officers of the boards of directors of certain river authorities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs 		Referred to Natural Resources Governor|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 13 86-0 (2019) Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. 		Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs 		No action taken in committee Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FLOODS|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General
HB 33 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to recommendations for the appointment of directors of the San Jacinto River Authority. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker County Government--General|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1010 86-0 (2019) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to state and regional flood planning. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources FLOODS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General
HB 1321 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset—Required Reviews
HB 2021 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by river authorities. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources BONDS|Elections--General|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2663 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the presiding officers of the boards of directors of river authorities. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources Governor|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 2846 86-0 (2019) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al. 		Relating to the sale of the Allens Creek Reservoir project. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs 		Effective immediately BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|HOUSTON, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Rights
HB 3289 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset—Required Reviews
HB 4172 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois 		Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAYBROOK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1|BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5|CHAMBERS-LIBERTY COUNTIES NAVIGATION DISTRICT|FANNIN COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1|FORT BEND COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2|FORT HANCOCK WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OF HUDSPETH COUNTY|HALL & DONLEY COUNTIES WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1|HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 319|HEMPHILL COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|HUDSPETH COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1|LAKEWAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT|LIVE OAK UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1|ORANGE COUNTY NAVIGATION & PORT DISTRICT|PALO DURO WATER DISTRICT|POLK COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 2|PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY|SABINE PASS PORT AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.|Statutory Revision|SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY|TANGLEWOOD FOREST LIMITED DISTRICT|TANGLEWOOD FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT|THE WOODLANDS METRO CENTER MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT|Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 4632 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the Red River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker AUDITOR, STATE|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset—Required Reviews
HB 4634 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker Governor|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 407 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho 		Relating to the presiding officers of the boards of directors of river authorities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs 		Committee report sent to Calendars Governor|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 619 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris 		Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development 		Effective immediately ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS|ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT|BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES|INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON|JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Labor--Workers' Compensation|LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL|PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters|Retirement Systems--Teachers|SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|Sunset--Review Procedures|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 625 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia 		Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs 		Effective on 9/1/19 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset—Required Reviews|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 626 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan 		Relating to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs 		Effective on 9/1/19 Governor|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 627 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho 		Relating to the Red River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs 		Effective on 9/1/19 AUDITOR, STATE|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 695 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to state policies and programs that affect the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Water & Rural Affairs FLOODS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development
SB 1521 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Water & Rural Affairs Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FLOODS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General
SB 2062 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the publication of pathogen-related data from river basins by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Water & Rural Affairs Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INTERNET|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 2324 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to a study of the best practices of river authorities. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Water & Rural Affairs Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2332 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to reporting to the legislature by certain river authorities. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar Legislature|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1920 85-0 (2017) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert 		Relating to the Palo Duro River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs 		Effective on 9/1/17 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|PALO DURO WATER DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 1921 85-0 (2017) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert 		Relating to the functions and territory of the Upper Colorado River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs 		Effective on 9/1/17 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 2802 85-0 (2017) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to the review of river authorities. House: Natural Resources Received from the House ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 2803 85-0 (2017) Author: Larson, Lyle
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie 		Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEARWATER UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|CROCKETT COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NO. 1|EL PASO WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 4|FAYETTE COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT--MONUMENT HILL|GALVESTON COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1|GONZALES COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|HASKELL COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT|MESA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|NORTH HARRIS COUNTY REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY|NORTH PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|PORT OF HARLINGEN AUTHORITY|SANDY LAND UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|SANTA RITA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|SARATOGA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|SOUTH PLAINS UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.|Statutory Revision|SUTTON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 3618 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Perry, Charles 		Relating to the timing of the expiration of water quality permits. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs 		Effective on 9/1/17 PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Water--General
HB 3839 85-0 (2017) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the plugging or capping of abandoned, deteriorated, open, or uncovered water wells in the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General
HB 4302 85-0 (2017) Author: Lang, Mike Relating to the dissolution of the Central Colorado River Authority. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|COLEMAN COUNTY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 307 85-0 (2017) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al. Relating to the functions and territory of the Upper Colorado River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Recommendations filed with the Senate ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 309 85-0 (2017) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al. Relating to the Palo Duro River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Recommendations filed with the Senate ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|PALO DURO WATER DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|Sunset--Recommended Reviews
SB 1988 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations CLEARWATER UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|CROCKETT COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NO. 1|EL PASO WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 4|FAYETTE COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT--MONUMENT HILL|GALVESTON COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1|GONZALES COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|HASKELL COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT|MESA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|NORTH HARRIS COUNTY REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY|NORTH PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|PORT OF HARLINGEN AUTHORITY|SANDY LAND UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|SANTA RITA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|SARATOGA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|SOUTH PLAINS UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.|Statutory Revision|SUTTON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SB 2068 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Sponsor: Murr, Andrew 		Relating to the plugging or capping of abandoned, deteriorated, open, or uncovered water wells in the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs 		Effective immediately BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General
SB 2262 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Burns, DeWayne 		Relating to the dissolution of the Central Colorado River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs 		See remarks for effective date CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|COLEMAN COUNTY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 322 85-1 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the sunset review of the Red River Authority of Texas. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset--Commission Bills|Water--Rights
SB 111 85-1 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the sunset review of the Red River Authority of Texas. Filed RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset--Commission Bills|Water--Rights
HB 1207 84-0 (2015) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the election dates for directors of the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT|Elections--General|Elections--Primaries|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1275 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the audit of river authorities by the state auditor's office. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|AUDITOR, STATE|BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT|BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 1290 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to the sunset review of river authorities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Administration 		Referred to Administration ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT|BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 363 84-0 (2015) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Murr, Andrew 		Relating to the election dates for directors of the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs 		Effective on 9/1/15 BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 523 84-0 (2015) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim 		Relating to the sunset review of river authorities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs 		Effective immediately ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT|BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 863 84-0 (2015) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to the audit of river authorities by the state auditor's office. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Co-author authorized ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|AUDITOR, STATE|BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT|BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 1162 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim 		Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1|CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3|CHOCTAW WATERSHED WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT|DONAHOE CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY|DUVAL COUNTY CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|FALLBROOK UTILITY DISTRICT|FLAMINGO ISLES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS|HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - FONDREN ROAD|HULL FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT|INVERNESS FOREST IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT|JEFFERSON COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DIST. NO. 10|JOHNSON COUNTY SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT|LAZY RIVER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT|MEDINA COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2|MEMORIAL VILLAGES WATER AUTHORITY|MUENSTER WATER DISTRICT|OLD RIVER DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF LIBERTY COUNTY NO. 1|PETTUS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT|PORT MANSFIELD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|PORT O'CONNOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT|RIO GRANDE PALMS WATER DISTRICT|SAGEMEADOW UTILITY DISTRICT|SAN LEON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS|SAN PATRICIO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT|SHASLA PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|SOUTH TEXAS WATER AUTHORITY|SPANISH COVE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.|SPENCER ROAD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|SPRING MEADOWS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES DISTRICT|Statutory Revision|TATTOR ROAD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT|THUNDERBIRD UTILITY DISTRICT|TREASURE ISLAND MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|UPPER JASPER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY|VARNER CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT|WEST CEDAR CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT|WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT|WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3|WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5|WILLACY COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2|WILLIAMSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 12|WILLIAMSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 13|WILLIAMSON COUNTY WATER, SEWER, IRRIGATION, AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3|WILLOW CREEK WATER CONTROL DISTRICT|WISE COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT|WOOD TRACT MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1, OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS
SB 1598 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to an interim study regarding the composition of the Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs Interim Studies|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General
HB 589 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the Lower Colorado River Authority. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 635 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the sunset review of the Lower Colorado River Authority. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 1332 83-0 (2013) Author: Frank, James Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|TELECONFERENCING|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|VIDEOCONFERENCING|Water--Rights
HB 1339 83-0 (2013) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to the authority of certain water districts to hold meetings by teleconference or videoconference. House: Natural Resources Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Open Meetings|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.|TELECONFERENCING|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2362 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian 		Relating to the efficiency review of river authorities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective on 9/1/13 AUDITOR, STATE|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 2363 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to a credit against the access fee for a private dock charged by the Brazos River Authority in the event of a drought. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|DROUGHT|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 2591 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the sale by the Brazos River Authority and regulation of certain residential and commercial real property in the immediate vicinity of Possum Kingdom Lake. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3281 83-0 (2013) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments. House: Natural Resources Laid on the table subject to call BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6|BOLING MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT|BROOKSHIRE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT|CEDAR BAYOU PARK UTILITY DISTRICT|CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|CLEAR LAKE CITY WATER AUTHORITY|COKE COUNTY KICKAPOO WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1|COMMODORE COVE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT|EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4|HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 387|IRVING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SECTION I|IRVING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SECTION III|KENEDY COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|KIMBLE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|MATADOR WATER DISTRICT|MENARD COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT|MID-EAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|MIDDLE TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|NECHES & TRINITY VALLEYS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|NORTH PARK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1|NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2|NORTHWEST FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT|OAKMONT PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|PECAN VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|PINE BOUGH PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|PINE VILLAGE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|PINEYWOODS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|POST OAK SAVANNAH GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|QUAIL CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT|RANKIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|ROLLING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT|ROLLING FORK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|ROLLING PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|ROMAN FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3|ROMAN FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4|SOUTH LIMESTONE HOSPITAL DISTRICT|SOUTHEAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|SPRING CREEK FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT|STAMFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT|STARR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Statutory Revision|TITUS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9|TRINITY GLEN ROSE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|TYLER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|WES-TEX GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|WEST COKE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|WILBARGER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|WILLACY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|WILSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT|WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF WOOD COUNTY|YOAKUM HOSPITAL DISTRICT
HB 3624 83-0 (2013) Author: Lavender, George Relating to the sunset review of the Sulphur River Basin Authority. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY|Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 3871 83-0 (2013) Author: Smith, Wayne
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney 		Relating to the powers and duties of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations 		Effective immediately Environment--Recycling|Environment--Water|GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Utilities--Water & Sewer
HR 2795 83-0 (2013) Author: Frank, James Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 281. Reported enrolled Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Rights
SB 281 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Frank, James 		Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective on 9/1/13 EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|TELECONFERENCING|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|VIDEOCONFERENCING|Water--Rights
SB 293 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan 		Relating to the authority of certain water districts to hold meetings by teleconference or videoconference. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Open Government 		Effective immediately Open Meetings|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.|TELECONFERENCING|VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 448 83-0 (2013) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to the audit of certain river authorities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Left pending in committee AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 917 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the sale by the Brazos River Authority of certain property at Possum Kingdom Lake. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security 		Referred to Natural Resources BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 918 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim 		Relating to the sale by the Brazos River Authority and regulation of certain real property in the immediate vicinity of Possum Kingdom Lake. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security 		Effective immediately BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 958 83-0 (2013) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim 		Relating to the liability of certain special-purpose districts or authorities providing water to a purchaser for the generation of electricity. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs 		Effective immediately Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.|Utilities--Electric
SB 1026 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan 		Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Administration 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6|BOLING MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT|BROOKSHIRE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT|CEDAR BAYOU PARK UTILITY DISTRICT|CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|CLEAR LAKE CITY WATER AUTHORITY|COKE COUNTY KICKAPOO WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1|COMMODORE COVE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT|EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4|HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 387|IRVING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SECTION I|IRVING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SECTION III|KENEDY COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|KIMBLE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|MATADOR WATER DISTRICT|MENARD COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT|MID-EAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|MIDDLE TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|NECHES & TRINITY VALLEYS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|NORTH PARK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1|NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2|NORTHWEST FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT|OAKMONT PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|PECAN VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|PINE BOUGH PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|PINE VILLAGE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|PINEYWOODS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|POST OAK SAVANNAH GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|QUAIL CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT|RANKIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|ROLLING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT|ROLLING FORK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|ROLLING PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|ROMAN FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3|ROMAN FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4|SOUTH LIMESTONE HOSPITAL DISTRICT|SOUTHEAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|SPRING CREEK FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT|SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT|STAMFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT|STARR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Statutory Revision|TITUS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9|TRINITY GLEN ROSE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|TYLER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|WES-TEX GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|WEST COKE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|WILBARGER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|WILLACY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|WILSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT|WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF WOOD COUNTY|YOAKUM HOSPITAL DISTRICT
SB 1091 83-0 (2013) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to a credit against the access fee for a private dock charged by the Brazos River Authority in the event of a drought. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|DROUGHT|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 1092 83-0 (2013) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the audit and review of river authorities. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources AUDITOR, STATE|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 1631 83-0 (2013) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to water management planning by the Lower Colorado River Authority. Senate: Natural Resources Committee report printed and distributed LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 1834 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the powers and duties of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee Environment--Recycling|Environment--Water|GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Utilities--Water & Sewer
SR 1063 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 281. Reported enrolled Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Rights
HB 1198 82-0 (2011) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to a credit against the access fee for a private dock charged by the Brazos River Authority in the event of a drought. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|DROUGHT|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1271 82-0 (2011) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to community assistance and economic development program activities of the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1729 82-0 (2011) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the sale of surplus leased land by a governmental entity to a private party. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1832 82-0 (2011) Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy 		Relating to the law governing the Lower Neches Valley Authority; providing authority to issue bonds. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective immediately LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3184 82-0 (2011) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments. House: Natural Resources Laid on the table subject to call BRAZOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|COMANCHE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED HOSPITAL DISTRICT|COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|CROSBY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|GATEWAY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|GOLIAD COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|GUADALUPE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|HALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|IRION COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|MCCAMEY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|NACOGDOCHES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|NORTHWEST DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|RED BLUFF WATER POWER CONTROL DISTRICT|REFUGIO GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|SCHLEICHER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|SOUTH RANDALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Statutory Revision|STONEWALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT|SUTTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|SWEENY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|SWISHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT|TEAGUE HOSPITAL DISTRICT|TERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT|TEXANA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|TEXHOMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT|TRINITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT|VALWOOD IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF DALLAS COUNTY|WALKER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
HB 3592 82-0 (2011) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the Lower Colorado River Authority. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset--Recommended Reviews
SB 580 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie 		Relating to community assistance and economic development program activities of the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority. House: Transportation
Senate: Economic Development 		Effective on 9/1/11 Economic & Industrial Development--General|LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 754 82-0 (2011) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to a credit against the access fee for a private dock charged by the Brazos River Authority in the event of a drought. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|DROUGHT|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 936 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the law governing the Lower Neches Valley Authority; providing authority to issue bonds. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1058 82-0 (2011) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: White, James | et. al. 		Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Aging and Disability Services to the Angelina and Neches River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Government Organization 		Effective immediately AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1147 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan 		Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Administration 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRAZOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|COMANCHE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED HOSPITAL DISTRICT|COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|CROSBY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|GATEWAY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|GOLIAD COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|GUADALUPE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|HALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|IRION COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|MCCAMEY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|NACOGDOCHES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|NORTHWEST DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|RED BLUFF WATER POWER CONTROL DISTRICT|REFUGIO GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|SCHLEICHER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|SOUTH RANDALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Statutory Revision|STONEWALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT|SUTTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|SWEENY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|SWISHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT|TEAGUE HOSPITAL DISTRICT|TERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT|TEXANA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|TEXHOMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT|TRINITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT|VALWOOD IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF DALLAS COUNTY|WALKER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
SB 1570 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the sale of surplus leased land by a governmental entity to a private party. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1605 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon | et. al. 		Relating to the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective on 9/1/11 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1174 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk 		Relating to payment by a municipality or river authority for certain damages caused by the municipality's or river authority's operation of a sanitary sewer system. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations 		Effective immediately City Government--Utilities|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2053 81-0 (2009) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy 		Relating to a water rights permit issued to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Left pending in committee Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY|Water--Rights
HB 2666 81-0 (2009) Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy 		Relating to the authority of the Lower Neches Valley Authority to acquire, own, operate, maintain, and improve the Devers Canal System, its water rights, and associated property. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective immediately CHAMBERS-LIBERTY COUNTIES NAVIGATION DISTRICT|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3031 81-0 (2009) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig 		Relating to the sale by the Brazos River Authority of certain residential and commercial leased lots and other real property in the immediate vicinity of Possum Kingdom Lake. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs 		Effective immediately BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION|POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 3032 81-0 (2009) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Estes, Craig 		Relating to the sale of certain property at Possum Kingdom Lake by the Brazos River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs 		Effective immediately BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 4309 81-0 (2009) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to the use of grants or loans by an electric utility or transmission and distribution utility deploying advanced metering technology for use with renewable energy. House: Energy Resources Placed on General State Calendar PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RENEWABLE ENERGY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Utilities--Electric
HB 4356 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the Lower Colorado River Authority's duty to ensure compliance with certain water pressure standards. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4756 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the Lower Colorado River Authority. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4804 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to the powers and duties of the San Jacinto River Authority; providing authority to issue bonds; imposing an administrative penalty. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 372 81-0 (2009) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the sale by the Brazos River Authority of certain residential and commercial lots in the immediate vicinity of Possum Kingdom Lake to leaseholders of those lots. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 725 81-0 (2009) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the sunset review of certain river authorities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Referred to Natural Resources BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|CANADIAN RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 794 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey 		Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Central Colorado River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective immediately CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 795 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the audit of certain river authorities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Referred to Natural Resources AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 913 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the authority of the Lower Neches Valley Authority to acquire, own, operate, maintain, and improve the Devers Canal System, its water rights, and associated property. Senate: Natural Resources Removed from local & uncontested calendar CHAMBERS-LIBERTY COUNTIES NAVIGATION DISTRICT|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1210 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to a water rights permit issued to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Referred to Natural Resources Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY|Water--Rights
SB 2489 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the authority of the San Jacinto River Authority to implement a groundwater reduction plan for the conservation of groundwater and the reduction of groundwater withdrawals in Montgomery County, and to issue bonds of the authority; providing administrative penalties. Senate: Natural Resources Not again placed on intent calendar MONTGOMERY COUNTY|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development
HB 1582 70-0 (1987) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Brown, J.E. 		Relating to policies and audits of certain water districts and authorities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective on 9/1/87 AUDITS & AUDITORS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 2537 70-0 (1987) Author: Waterfield, Richard
Sponsor: Sarpalius, Bill 		Relating to the annexation of territory to and the commissioners of the Palo Duro River Authority and to the validations of certain actions of the authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective immediately PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 670 70-0 (1987) Author: Montford, John
Sponsor: Johnson, Cliff 		Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Water Resources Management Advisory Committee. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Reported favorably with substitute Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS|Water--Development
SB 673 70-0 (1987) Author: Montford, John
Sponsor: Johnson, Cliff 		Relating to the adoption of certain rules by the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Reported favorably with substitute Environment--Water|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1437 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Madla, Frank 		Relating to the qualifications, election, and meetings of the board of directors of the San Antonio River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective immediately SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1065 69-0 (1985) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to designation by river authorities of buffer zones to protect water quality. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources Environment--Water|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1583 69-0 (1985) Author: Evans, Charles
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent 		Relating to the review of the creation of river authorities and regulatory state agencies, advisory committees, and programs. House: Government Organization
Senate: State Affairs 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legislature|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Sunset Bills
HB 1958 69-0 (1985) Author: Richardson, Bob Relating to the powers and duties of the Lower Colorado River Authority. House: Natural Resources 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 2050 69-0 (1985) Author: Schlueter, Stan Relating to the periodic review and termination of river authorities under the Texas Sunset Act. House: Ways & Means Coauthor authorized Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Sunset Bills
HB 2303 69-0 (1985) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to management and control of encumbered facilities and systems of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority by a board of trustees. House: Natural Resources 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal. GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 2403 69-0 (1985) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Montford, John 		Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Water District and Authority Study Committee. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Administration, Special 		House conferees appointed Interim Studies|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 828 69-0 (1985) Author: Montford, John Relating to the periodic review and termination of river authorities under the Texas Sunset Act. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Sunset Bills
SB 1245 69-0 (1985) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine 		Relating to the boundaries and conservation program of the Nueces River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 1268 69-0 (1985) Author: Traeger, John Relating to management and control of encumbered facilities and systems of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority by a board of trustees. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 1480 69-0 (1985) Author: Sims, Bill Relating to the change of name and the powers and duties of the Lower Colorado River Authority. Senate: Natural Resources Received from the Senate LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 1491 69-0 (1985) Author: Howard, Ed
Sponsor: Russell, Sam 		Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of the Sulphur River Basin Authority; authorizing certain public agencies to contract with the authority; and providing civil penalties. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations 		1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY
SB 5 69-1 (1985) Author: Howard, Ed
Sponsor: Craddick, Tom 		Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of the Sulphur River Basin Authority; authorizing certain public agencies to contract with the authority; and providing civil penalties. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY
HB 325 68-0 (1983) Author: Buchanan, J. W. Relating to the powers of and the levy of taxes and issuance of bonds by the Palo Duro River Authority. House: Natural Resources Committee laid on table subject to call PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 2163 68-0 (1983) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the expenditure of funds by the Lower Colorado River Authority and placing the Lower Colorado River Authority under the Texas Sunset Act. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Sunset Bills
HB 2305 68-0 (1983) Author: Robinson, Phyllis
Sponsor: Sharp, John 		Relating to the assesment and collection of taxes for the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective immediately LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 2315 68-0 (1983) Author: Tow, Rodney Relating to the creation of a local San Jacinto River Authority fund and its revenue and use; providing penalties. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 2351 68-0 (1983) Author: Schlueter, Stan Creating a new conservation and reclamation district to be known as the Lower Colorado River Electric and Water Authority, pursuant to and for the purposes set forth in Section 59 of Article 16 of the Constitution of the State of Texas, and to be a governmental agency, body politic and corporate, without power to mortgage or encumber any of its property or to alienate any property necessary to its business, or to levy taxes or to create any indebtedness payable out of taxes or to pledge the credit of the state; fixing the boundaries thereof, conferring thereon all powers, rights, privileges and functions conferred by general law upon districts created pursuant to said Section 59 of Article 16, except as expressly limited; transferring all properties and all obligations of the Lower Colorado River Authority to the Lower Colorado River Electric and Water Authority; conferring certain other powers thereon including the power to construct and operate dams and other structures; to control, store, preseve, use, distribute, and sell the waters of the Colorado River and its tributaries within the district and the lands of the district; to develop, generate, distribute, and sell water power and electric power and energy and steam-generated electric power and energy; to collect fees for its services; to acquire property by condemnation or otherwise; to enter into sales, purchase, repurchase, and joint ownership of property with the City of Austin; to sell electrical power to the state; to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of certain district property to an electric cooperative, municipality, or other governmental agency or body politic and corporate of the State of Texas; to enter into agreements with regard to electric power and generating facilities in joint ownership with others and to sell any or all of such interest. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 2368 68-0 (1983) Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Sponsor: Sims, Bill 		Relating to the authority of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority to issue bonds and to exercise the powers and duties under Chapters 51 and 54, Water Code, and to the rights and authority of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority and cities, public agencies, and other political subdivisions under Chapter 30, Water Code. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective immediately Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 132 68-0 (1983) Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Sponsor: Buchanan, J. W. 		Relating to the powers of and the levy of taxes and issuance of bonds by the Palo Duro River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 141 68-0 (1983) Author: Blake, Roy Relating to restricting the liability of the Trinity River Authority for certain injuries. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 1036 68-0 (1983) Author: Sharp, John
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth 		Relating to the authority of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority to regulate certain activities and to notice of prohibited activities; providing a penalty. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Vetoed by the Governor GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 1113 68-0 (1983) Author: Sharp, John Relating to the prohibition of the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain river authorities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported from committee favorably with amendments Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 1167 68-0 (1983) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Millsap, Mike 		Relating to authorizing the issuance of short term obligations by certain cities, river authorities, navigation districts, joint power agencies, and certain transit authorities and the use of funds generated; prescribing the terms and conditions under which such obligations may be issued and delivered and the status of such obligations; and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . City Government--Finance|Financial--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Utilities--General
SB 1354 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl Repealing the Lower Colorado River Authority Act; creating a new conservation and reclamation district to be known as the Lower Colorado River Electric and Water Authority. Senate: Natural Resources Reported from committee favorably without amendments LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 677 67-0 (1981) Author: Gilley, Smith Relating to the acquisition, lease and disposal of real property by Sabine River Authority. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 792 67-0 (1981) Author: Smith, Terral
Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd 		Relating to the authority of the Lower Colorado River Authority over certain property. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Record vote LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1398 67-0 (1981) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Relating to the administration, powers, and elections of the San Antonio River Authority. House: Natural Resources No action taken SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1498 67-0 (1981) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Blake, Roy 		Relating to River Authority Directors--fees and expenses. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 2238 67-0 (1981) Author: Bock II, Bennie Relating to certain river authorities and to the powers, rights, authority, privileges of such river authorities in connection with the sale of revenue bonds or notes. House: Natural Resources Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal. BONDS|Financial--General|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HCR 1 67-0 (1981) Author: Haley, Bill Requesting an interim committee to study feasibility of establishing a river authority for the entire Neches River. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee Interim Studies|Legislature|NECHES RIVER|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 741 67-0 (1981) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim 		Relating to the administration and powers of the San Antonio River Authority and to the powers, elections, terms, and compensation of the board; validating proceedings, actions, and elections of the authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations 		Effective immediately SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 967 67-0 (1981) Author: Blake, Roy Relating to River Authority Directors--fees and expenses. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 1149 67-0 (1981) Author: Wilson, John
Sponsor: Bock II, Bennie 		Relating to certain river authorities and to the power, rights, authority, and privileges of such river authorities in connection with the sale of revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations; containing other provisions relating to the subject; and declaring an emergency. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective immediately Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 11 67-2 (1982) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the expenditure of funds by the Lower Colorado River Authority. House: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 350 66-0 (1979) Author: Gilley, Smith Relating to the acquisition, lease, and disposal of real property by the Sabine River Authority. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1006 66-0 (1979) Author: Martin, Tom
Sponsor: Traeger, John 		Relating to the compensation of the directors of the Nueces River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1719 66-0 (1979) Author: Looney, Cullen
Sponsor: Traeger, John 		Relating to powers and duties of the board and executive director in the department of water resources. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Development
HB 1731 66-0 (1979) Author: Massey, Tom Relating to the control, diversion, use, sale, and distribution of water and the ownership of water and water rights by the Lower Colorado River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: State Affairs 		Referred to Committee on State Affairs LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1890 66-0 (1979) Author: Hill, Gerald
Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd 		Relating to the authority of the Lower Colorado River Authority over certain property. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Read third time LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1901 66-0 (1979) Author: Browder, Jim Relating to production and sale of hydroelectric energy or power by the Trinity River Authority of Texas. House: Natural Resources Sent to Local and Consent Calendar Committee Energy--General|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 1902 66-0 (1979) Author: Browder, Jim Relating to the powers, duties and financing of the Trinity River Authority of Texas and the authority of persons and public agencies to contract with the authority with reference thereto. House: Natural Resources Reported from subcommittee with substitute Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 1903 66-0 (1979) Author: Browder, Jim Relating to collection, transportation, processing, treating, disposition, and control of waste by the Trinity River Authority of Texas. House: Natural Resources Rules suspended Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 994 66-0 (1979) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Sponsor: Browder, Jim 		Relating to the powers, duties and financing of the Trinity River Authority of Texas and the authority of persons and public agencies to contract with the authority with reference thereto. House: Natural Resources
Senate: State Affairs 		Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 995 66-0 (1979) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to collection, transportation, processing, treating, disposition, and control of waste by the Trinity River Authority of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Recommitted to Committee Environment--Solid Waste|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SCR 102 66-0 (1979) Author: Parker, Carl Creating the Neches River Authority Study Committee. Senate: Administration Received from the Senate Interim Studies|Legislature|NECHES RIVER|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1495 65-0 (1977) Author: Brown, Albert "Al" Relating to the powers of taxation of the San Antonio River Authority. House: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1935 65-0 (1977) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to authority of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority to construct two dams. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 125 65-0 (1977) Author: Adams, Don
Sponsor: Temple, Arthur "Buddy" 		Relating to a change of name of the Neches River Conservation District and describing the territory comprising the newly named Angelina and Neches River Authority; providing for repayment of state appropriations. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		90 Day Bill ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 1195 65-0 (1977) Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Sponsor: Craddick, Tom 		Relating to the right of river authorities to obtain legal opinions from the attorney general. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		90 Day Bill ATTORNEY GENERAL|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 1282 65-0 (1977) Author: Sherman, Max
Sponsor: Close, G.R. "Bob" 		Relating to and establishing the boundaries of the Red River Authority of Texas and adding additional land to the authority and to its powers, duties, or functions as related to other districts; making finding of required notice. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		90 Day Bill RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 500 64-0 (1975) Author: Wilson, John Amending the Lower Colorado River Authority Act. House: Natural Resources Message from the Governor LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 695 64-0 (1975) Author: Newton, Jon P. Relating to contracts of the San Antonio River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Referred to Committee on Natural Resources SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 947 64-0 (1975) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to the establishment, organization, governance, administration, maintenance, operation, powers, duties, rights, privileges, functions, and financing of the Nueces River Authority. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 985 64-0 (1975) Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Sponsor: Sherman, Max 		Relating to annexation to, detachment from, and levy, assessment, equalization, and collection of ad valorem taxes for, the Palo Duro River Authority; validating certain elections. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective in 90 days PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1149 64-0 (1975) Author: Peveto, Wayne Relating to the compensation of river authority directors. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Referred to Committee on Natural Resources Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1211 64-0 (1975) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Relating to audits of river authorities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Referred to Committee on Natural Resources AUDITS & AUDITORS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1309 64-0 (1975) Author: Powers, Pike Relating to the compensation of river authority directors. House: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1551 64-0 (1975) Author: Boone III, Latham Relating to the membership of the board of directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1643 64-0 (1975) Author: Newton, Jon P.
Sponsor: Traeger, John 		Relating to the creation of and annexation of land to pollution control districts within the San Antonio River Authority and to the financing of these districts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective in 90 days Environment--Water|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1815 64-0 (1975) Author: Temple, Arthur "Buddy" Relating to the Sabine-Neches Conservation District (Neches River Conservation District). House: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 2085 64-0 (1975) Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe Relating to extending the authority with certain limitations of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority; finding notice of intention to introduce this Act. House: Natural Resources Reported from subcommittee with substitute GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 115 64-0 (1975) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Sponsor: Wilson, John 		Amending the Lower Colorado River Authority Act; creating a conservation and reclamation district to be known as the Lower Colorado River Authority, pursuant to and for the purposes set forth in Section 59 of Article 16 of the Constitution of the State of Texas, and to be a governmental agency, body politic and corporate, without power to mortgage or encumber any of its property or to alienate any property necessary to its business, or to levy taxes or to create any indebtedness payable out of taxes or to pledge the credit of the state; fixing the boundaries thereof, conferring thereon all powers, rights, privileges, and functions conferred by general law upon districts created pursuant to said Section 59 or Article 16, except as expressly limited; conferring certain other powers thereon including the power to construct and operate dams and other structures; to control, store, preserve, use, distribute, and sell the waters of the Colorado River and its tributaries within the district and the lands of the district; to develop, generate, distribute, and sell water power and electric power and energy and steam-generated electric power and energy; to collect fees for its services; to acquire property by condemnation or otherwise; to enter into sales, purchase, repurchase, and joint ownership of property with the City of Austin and to make contracts and agreements with the City of Austin; to sell electrical power to the state; to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of certain district property to an electric cooperative, municipality, or other governmental agency or body politic and corporate of the State of Texas; to enter into agreements with regard to electric power and generating facilities in joint ownership with others and to sell any or all of such interest; to acquire, install, construct, enlarge, make additions to, and operate steam generating plants within certain counties with limitation as to capacity; to own . . . House: Natural Resources
Senate: State Affairs 		Effective immediately LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 437 64-0 (1975) Author: McKinnon, Mike
Sponsor: Nugent, James E. 		Relating to the establishment, organization, governance, administration, maintenance, operation, powers, duties, rights, privileges, functions, limitations, obligations, and financing of the Nueces River Authority; providing the applicability of other laws and the relation of the authority to other agencies; providing for bids on certain contracts; providing for levying of fees and charges and for the acceptance and use of funds; providing for the authority's bearing the expense of relocation of certain properties; providing procedures for the issuance of bonds and refunding bonds; providing for their terms and security; providing for taxing authority and for elections in connection with the levy of taxes and issuance of bonds and for their eligibility for investment and security for deposit of public funds; providing for judicial review; providing enforcement procedures and penalties for violations; providing transition provisions. House: Natural Resources
Senate: State Affairs 		90 day bill NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 452 64-0 (1975) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Newton, Jon P. 		Relating to bids on contracts of the San Antonio River Authority and to the authority of the manager to execute contracts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations 		Effective immediately Purchasing--Local|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 507 64-0 (1975) Author: Adams, Don
Sponsor: Peveto, Wayne 		Relating to the compensation of river authority directors. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations 		Effective immediately Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 578 64-0 (1975) Author: Traeger, John Relating to the creation of and annexation of land to pollution control districts within the San Antonio River Authority and to the financing of these districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported from committee favorably Environment--Water|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 608 64-0 (1975) Author: McKinnon, Mike
Sponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim 		Relating to audits of river authorities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: State Affairs 		Effective immediately AUDITS & AUDITORS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 677 64-0 (1975) Author: Creighton, Tom
Sponsor: Olson, Jr., Lyndon 		Providing that all bonds or notes issued by the Brazos River Authority pursuant to law shall be legal investments and eligible to secure public deposits. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Economic Development 		Effective immediately BONDS|BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 992 64-0 (1975) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Changing the name of Sabine-Neches Conservation District (Neches River Conservation District) to Angelina-Neches River Authority; and substituting the name "Angelina River" for "Sabine River" in this section. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations 		Referred to Committee on Natural Resources ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 1028 64-0 (1975) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Wyatt, Jr., Joe 		Relating to the rights, powers, authority, privileges, and functions of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority; making certain provisions as to bonds and notes, offices, records, and audits of the district; finding notice of intention to introduce this Act; excepting from application or effect of this Act litigation begun prior to its effective date which questions the legality of acts or proceedings of the board or district. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective immediately GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 493 63-0 (1973) Author: Finney, Dave Relating to purchase of land; providing for purchasing of such land for the purpose of preserving or returning it to its natural state and for the purpose of preservation of native wildlife; providing that all laws or parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this act are hereby repealed to the extent of the same conflict only; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency. House: Environmental Affairs Sent to Calendar Committee Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 701 63-0 (1973) Author: Peveto, Wayne Relating to the powers of the Sabine River Authority of Texas. House: Natural Resources Committee hearing date SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1531 63-0 (1973) Author: Cobb, L. Dean
Sponsor: Sherman, Max 		Relating to the creation, establishment, maintenance, operation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Palo Duro River Authority of Texas; providing penalties; and declaring an emergency. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Administration 		Signed by the Governor Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1554 63-0 (1973) Author: Nugent, James E. Including Kerr County within the boundaries of the Lower Colorado River Authority; amending Sections 1 and 3, Chapter 7, Acts of the 43rd Legislature, 4th Called Session, 1934, as amended (Article 8280-107, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring and emergency. House: Natural Resources Amendments KERR COUNTY|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1590 63-0 (1973) Author: Poerner, John H. Relating to the creation, establishment, maintenance, and operation of the Nueces River Authority; amending Chapter 427, Acts of the 44th Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1935, as amended (Article 8280-115, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency. House: Natural Resources Sent to Calendar Committee NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 298 63-0 (1973) Author: McKnight, Peyton
Sponsor: Peveto, Wayne 		Relating to the powers, duties, and obligations of the Sabine River Authority of Texas; and to the rights, powers and authority of cities, public agencies and other political subdivisions in regard to contracts with such district a performance of functions authorized by this Act; providing penalties for violations of rules and regulations; making finding of required notice. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Economic Development 		Effective immediately SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 328 63-0 (1973) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Sponsor: Hubenak, Joe A. 		Relating to change of name, the appointment, expenses and bond of directors of the Brazos River Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: State Affairs 		Effective immediately BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 846 63-0 (1973) Author: Traeger, John Relating to the creation, establishment, maintenance, and operation of the Nueces River Authority; amending Chapter 427, Acts of the 44th Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1935, as amended (Article 8280-115, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency. Senate: State Affairs Reported favorably NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 858 63-0 (1973) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Sponsor: Wilson, John 		Amending Section 3, Lower Colorado River Authority Act, as amended (Article 8280-107, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), to increase per diem payments for directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority from $25 to $50 per day; amending Section 3, Upper Colorado River Authority Act (Article 8280-109, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), to increase the per diem payments for directors of the Upper Colorado River Authority from $10 to $50 per day; and declaring an emergency. House: Natural Resources
Senate: State Affairs 		Effective immediately LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 867 63-0 (1973) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Cavness, Don 		Amending Section 2 of the Lower Colorado River Authority Act, Chapter 7, Acts of the 43rd Legislature, 4th Called Session, 1934, as amended (Article 8280-107, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) to authorize the Board of Directors to impose reasonable fees and charges to be used for the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities and control and charge for the use of certain lakes and islands for commercial purposes; and declaring an emergency. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources 		Effective immediately LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 589 62-0 (1971) Author: Traeger, John Relating to the power of the San Antonio River Authority to construct, own, operate, maintain or otherwise provide sewage gathering, treatment and/or disposal services, including solid waste disposal services, in certain counties. Environment--Solid Waste|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 988 62-0 (1971) Author: Nugent, James E.
Sponsor: Word, J.P. 		Relating to the creation, establishment, administration, powers, duties, maintenance, and operation of the Bandera County River Authority of Bandera County, Texas. BANDERA COUNTY|BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 989 62-0 (1971) Author: Neugent, Dean
Sponsor: Word, J.P. 		Relating to the powers and authority of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 1212 62-0 (1971) Author: Jones, Edmund E. Providing for the maintenance of adequate police regulation on Lake Livingston. Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 1453 62-0 (1971) Author: Cole, James D. Relating to requiring a river authority to give a first option to purchase excess land which the river authority acquired by condemnation to the person or persons to whom the land belonged when it was condemned. Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1541 62-0 (1971) Author: Braun, Rex
Sponsor: Creighton, Tom 		Relating to the audit of accounts, books, and other financial records of river authorities. AUDITS & AUDITORS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1832 62-0 (1971) Author: Poerner, John H.
Sponsor: Bridges, Ronald W. 		Relating to the name and the board of directors of the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District. NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HCR 144 62-0 (1971) Author: Neugent, Dean Authorizing certain corrections in HB 989. Resolutions--Corrective|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 232 62-0 (1971) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Cavness, Don 		Relating to affecting the appointment of members of the Board of Directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 269 62-0 (1971) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Cavness, Don 		Relating to amending the "Lower Colorado River Authority Act," as amended, to increase the aggregate principal amount of bonds which the District may issue. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 800 62-0 (1971) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Cavness, Don 		Relating to pollution control, sewage disposal, and preservation of natural resources by the Lower Colorado River Authority. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 51 62-4 (1972) SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 29 61-0 (1969) Author: Beckham, Vernon Finis Relating to the appointment by district by the Chairman of the Texas Water Rights Commission of members of the Board of Directors of the Red River Authority. RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 123 61-0 (1969) Author: Cavness, Don Relating to the carrying or using of bows, crossbows, firearms or other weapons on lands owned by the Lower Colorado River Authority. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Weapons
HB 667 61-0 (1969) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" Relating to authorizing and directing the Red River Authority of the State of Texas to expend funds to school districts in lieu of taxes for property situated within such districts used for water distribution and sewage gathering and treatment operations. RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--School District
HB 1087 61-0 (1969) Author: Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt A. Relating to areas to be served by the Lower Colorado River Authority and the uses to which the proceeds of bonds issued by the District may be put. BONDS|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1120 61-0 (1969) Author: Finck, William Henry "Bill" | et. al. Relating to the study, designation and regulation of flood plains in the San Antonio River Basin; providing for the study correcting and control of ground and surface water pollution in said basin, etc. SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1231 61-0 (1969) Author: Musgrove, Burke Relating to the power and authority and organization of the Brazos River Authority. BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1399 61-0 (1969) Author: Beckham, Vernon Finis Relating to the power of the Red River Authority to acquire certain facilities, to execute contracts generally, and to contract for delivery of water outside of Texas, and relating to residence qualifications for directors of the Authority. RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1416 61-0 (1969) Author: Traeger, John Relating to changing the qualifications of directors of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority but providing the board of directors shall be a state board; conforming the fees to directors to the provisions of general law, etc. GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1443 61-0 (1969) Author: Newman, Joseph Terry Relating to changing the name of Jackson County Flood Control District to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority. JACKSON COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 44 61-0 (1969) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to the carrying or using of bows, crossbows, firearms, or other weapons on lands owned by the Lower Colorado River Authority. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Weapons
SB 129 61-0 (1969) Author: Hightower, Jack Relating to power of the Red River Authority to acquire certain facilities, to execute contracts generally, and to contract for delivery of water outside of Texas, and relating to residence qualifications for directors of the Authority. RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 332 61-0 (1969) Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie" Relating to clarifying the powers of the Board of Directors of the Trinity River Authority of Texas over the recreational facilities which the Authority is required develop. RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 333 61-0 (1969) Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie" Relating to clarifying the purposes for which the Board of Directors of the Trinity River Authority of Texas may expend funds under its control. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 334 61-0 (1969) Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie" Relating to amending Statutes to authorize Trinity River Authority to levy taxes not exceeding 15 cents on the $100 valuation of taxable property for the payment of bonds and for other purposes; clarifying the purposes for which bonds may be issued by such Authority and the revenues that can be pledged to the payment thereof; permitting the exchange of bonds issued by the Authority for property of any kind, real, personal or mixed or any interest therein; making a finding in respect to publication. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 340 61-0 (1969) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to authorizing the use of inmate labor and equipment on or in connection with the property or easements owned by The Trinity River Authority of Texas. PRISON LABOR|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 429 61-0 (1969) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to authorizing the use of inmate labor and equipment on or in connection with the property or easements owned by The Trinity River Authority of Texas. Corrections--Jails & Prisons|PRISON LABOR|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 542 61-0 (1969) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of the Trinity River Authority of Texas to promulgate and enforce regulations relative to the use and protection of lands and easements owned by the Authority subject to certain limitations; specifying certain conditions requisite to contracts for the operation of facilities on the properties of the Authority; authorizing the imposition of reasonable penalties for breach of any regulation promulgated in accordance with the provisions specified; granting to the Authority the power to employ and constitute its own law enforcement officers to enforce its regulations as well as the laws of the State of Texas. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 566 61-0 (1969) Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill" Relating to areas to be served by the Lower Colorado River Authority and the uses to which the proceeds of bonds issued by the District may be put. BONDS|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 708 61-0 (1969) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to empowering the Trinity River Authority of Texas to acquire, operate, maintain and improve the canal system and properties known as the Devers Canal System; authorizing the enlargement of the system within the scope of permits granted by the Texas Water Rights Commission; restricting operation or extension of the system to Chambers and Liberty Counties and a specifically described portion of Jefferson County, etc. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 710 61-0 (1969) Author: Hightower, Jack Relating to permitting the Red River Authority to contract with Eldorado, Oklahoma, for the sale of water. RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 808 61-0 (1969) Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill" Relating to changing the name of Jackson County Flood Control District to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority. JACKSON COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 69 61-1 (1969) Author: Finnell, Charles Relating to authorizing any river authority to provide fresh water for domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and any other lawful services for which it was created to an area and its inhabitants that may be within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city within the boundary limits of the river authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 63 61-2 (1969) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to the powers of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 67 61-2 (1969) Author: Finnell, Charles Relating to authorizing any river authority to provide fresh water for domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and any other lawful services for which it was created to an area and its inhabitants that may be within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city within the boundary limits of the river authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 119 60-0 (1967) Author: Hinson, George T. | et. al. Relating to amending Sections 2 and 4 of Chapter 23, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, which created the Middle Sabine River Navigation District, by adding territory thereto; appointing and providing residence requirements of the board of directors of such district. MIDDLE SABINE RIVER NAVIGATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 520 60-0 (1967) Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts so as to make a certain chapter applicable to any conservation and reclamation district heretofore or hereafter created by act of the Legislature and designated by name as a river authority. Environment--Solid Waste|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 649 60-0 (1967) Author: Harding, Forrest A. Relating to the creation, organization, powers and functions of a Conservation and Reclamation District to be known as the "Upper Colorado River Authority". Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 831 60-0 (1967) Author: Price, William Rayford Relating to re-enacting certain provisions of a certain Act but eliminating therefrom restrictions which limit the exercise of certain powers by the Trinity River Authority to the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District. CHAMBERS-LIBERTY COUNTIES NAVIGATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 980 60-0 (1967) Author: Slider, James Lenoy Relating to amending certain acts so as to change the name of the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District to "Cypress River Authority". CYPRESS RIVER AUTHORITY|NORTHEAST TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1253 60-0 (1967) Author: Hannah, Jr., John Henry Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Corrections to convey fee simple title to the surface estate in certain state-owned land, and easements over certain other land, to the Trinity River Authority. CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 1282 60-0 (1967) Author: Crews, David William Relating to amending certain statutes so as to clarify existing powers of the San Jacinto River Authority, to authorize said authority, in addition to existing powers, to appropriate, impound and utilize the waters of the San Jacinto River Watershed. SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1314 60-0 (1967) Author: Price, William Rayford | et. al. Relating to amending a certain statute to re-enact certain provisions but eliminating therefrom restrictions which limit the exercise of certain powers by the Trinity River Authority to the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District. CHAMBERS-LIBERTY COUNTIES NAVIGATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 1330 60-0 (1967) Author: Traeger, John Relating to areas to be served by the Lower Colorado River Authority and the uses to which the proceeds of bonds issued by the District may be put. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1358 60-0 (1967) Author: Foreman, Wilson | et. al. Relating to amending the Lower Colorado River Authority Act so as to authorize the Lower Colorado River Authority to sell bonds to the United States of America, or to any agency or corporation created or designated by the United States of America to operate steam plants located within the boundaries of the District. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1361 60-0 (1967) Author: Foreman, Wilson | et. al. Relating to amending the Lower Colorado River Authority Act so as to increase the aggregate principal amount of bonds which the Lower Colorado River Authority may issue. BONDS|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 254 60-0 (1967) Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill" Relating to amending certain acts so as to make such applicable to any conservation and reclamation districts designated by name as a river authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 256 60-0 (1967) Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. | et. al. Relating to the creation, organization, powers and functions of a Conservation and Reclamation District to be known as the "Upper Colorado River Authority". Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 263 60-0 (1967) Author: Watson, Jr., Murray | et. al. Relating to the Regional Waste Disposal Act. Environment--Solid Waste|REGIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL ACT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 296 60-0 (1967) Author: Hightower, Jack Relating to amending certain acts so as to authorize the Red River Authority subject to certain limitations, to effectuate navigation and related works. RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 419 60-0 (1967) Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie" Relating to amending certain statutes by re-enacting certain provisions but eliminating restrictions which limit the exercise of certain powers by the Trinity River Authority to the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District. CHAMBERS-LIBERTY COUNTIES NAVIGATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 517 60-0 (1967) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to amending the "Lower Colorado River Authority Act". LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 579 60-0 (1967) Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie" | et. al. Relating amending statutes relating to Trinity River Authority to eliminate certain restrictions of certain powers with the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, specifically authorizing promotion of navigation; increasing the rate of tax. CHAMBERS-LIBERTY COUNTIES NAVIGATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 618 60-0 (1967) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to increasing the aggregate principal amount of bonds which the Lower Colorado River Authority may issue. BONDS|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SCR 76 60-0 (1967) Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie" Instructing the Enrolling Clerk to make certain corrections in S. B. No. 579. CHAMBERS-LIBERTY COUNTIES NAVIGATION DISTRICT|Resolutions--Corrective|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 469 59-0 (1965) Author: Cain, Pat | et. al. Relating to the priorities and uses of water in the jurisdiction of the Lower Colorado River Authority. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 809 59-0 (1965) Author: Foreman, Wilson | et. al. Relating to amending the Lower Colorado River Authority Act by authorizing the Lower Colorado River Authority to sell bonds to the United States of America, or to any agency or corporation created or designated by the United States of America; to acquire, install, construct, and enlarge, make additions to, and to operate a steam plant located within the boundaries of the District to serve the are now being served by Lower Colorado River Authority. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 865 59-0 (1965) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to validating certain actions of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 870 59-0 (1965) Author: Harding, Forrest A. Relating to the creation, organization, powers and functions of a conservation and reclamation district to be known as the Upper Colorado River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 965 59-0 (1965) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to the organization, powers, and functions of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority; amending certain Acts. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 1038 59-0 (1965) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to the creation, organization, powers, and functions of a conservation and reclamation district in Mason County. MASON COUNTY|MASON COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1042 59-0 (1965) Author: Harding, Forrest A. Relating to the creation, organization, powers and functions, of a conservation and reclamation district to be known as the Upper Colorado River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 1058 59-0 (1965) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to the organization, powers, and functions of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority; amending certain Acts. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HCR 103 59-0 (1965) Author: Nugent, James E. Suspending the Joint Rules to consider H. B. No. 1058. Resolutions--Administration|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HCR 104 59-0 (1965) Author: Nugent, James E. Suspending the Joint Rules to consider H. B. No. 1038. MASON COUNTY|Resolutions--Administration|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 360 59-0 (1965) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to amending certain Acts providing for the investment of funds of the Trinity River Authority and authorizing said Authority to trade its bonds for land required for the purposes of said Authority. BONDS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 381 59-0 (1965) Author: Krueger, Culp | et. al. Relating to amending the "Lower Colorado River Authority Act," so as to authorize the Lower Colorado River Authority to sell bonds to the United States of America, or to any agency or corporation created or designated by the United States of America; to acquire, install, construct, and enlarge, make additions to, and to operate a steam plant located within the boundaries of the District to serve the area now being served by Lower Colorado River authority. BONDS|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 7 58-0 (1963) Author: Thompson, Fritz Relating to the Palo Duro River Authority. PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 578 58-0 (1963) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to providing that the Kimble County River Authority may call elections limited to the corporate limits of the City of Junction without excluding from the District the remainder of Kimble County. KIMBLE COUNTY|KIMBLE COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 599 58-0 (1963) Author: Atwell, Ben Relating to repealing Statutes, authorizing the Sabine River Authority to prescribe penalties for violations of its regulations and to employ its own peace officers. SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1053 58-0 (1963) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to providing for the election of the Board of Directors of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority after the effective date of this Act; providing for staggered six (6) year terms for the Directors. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 141 58-0 (1963) Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill" Relating to authorizing the West Side Calhoun County Navigation District to sell certain water supply facilities and appurtenances to Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. CALHOUN COUNTY|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|WEST SIDE CALHOUN COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT
SB 389 58-0 (1963) Author: Watson, Jr., Murray Relating to setting standard fees for Directors of river authorities created by the Legislature. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 83 57-0 (1961) Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott | et. al. Relating to amending and repealing certain Acts enlarging and redefining the territorial jurisdiction of the San Antonio River Authority. SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 152 57-0 (1961) Author: Dewey, Jr., Brownrigg Hefferron "Browny" Relating to amending a certain Law providing for the appointment of members of the Board of Directors of the Brazos River Authority by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 746 57-0 (1961) Author: Ward, James E. Relating to amend the enumerated Statutes pertaining to Brazos River Authority so as to enable the Authority to finance through the issuance of its revenue bonds the construction of additional conservation projects. BONDS|BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 800 57-0 (1961) Author: Connell, Jr., Jack W. Relating to amending Chapter 279, Acts of the 56th Legislature, relating to the Red River Authority of Texas. RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 62 57-0 (1961) Author: Smith, Preston Earnest | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Act the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority; providing that a majority in number of the Authority's Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any and all business. CANADIAN RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 338 57-0 (1961) Author: Martin, Crawford Collins Relating to amending the enumerated Statutes relating to the Brazos River Authority so as to enable the Authority to finance through the issuance of its revenue bonds the construction of additional conservation projects. BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 106 57-1 (1961) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to amending and repealing a certain Act creating a water control and improvement district to be known as "Kimble County River Authority" comprising lands lying within the County of Kimble, Texas. KIMBLE COUNTY|KIMBLE COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 139 57-1 (1961) Author: Ballman, Charles Lee | et. al. Relating to the Palo Duro River Authority; providing for election of members of the Board of Directors shall fill vacancies by appointment for the unexpired term; providing for the issuance of bonds wholly or partially payable from ad valorem taxes after authorization by a majority of votes cast at an election at which only qualified voters who own taxable property therein and who have duly rendered the same for taxation may vote. PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 62 57-1 (1961) Author: Hazlewood, Grady Relating to the Palo Duro River Authority to increase the terms of office of members of the Board of Directors from two (2) to four (4) years; providing for election of members of the Board of Directors. PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 77 57-3 (1962) Author: Foreman, Wilson | et. al. Relating to amending the Lower Colorado River Authority Act; to authorize the Lower Colorado River Authority to sell bonds to the United States of America, or to any agency or corporation created or designated by the United States or America; to acquire, install, or construct, and to operate a steam plant located within the boundaries of the District to serve the area now being served by the Lower Colorado River Authority. BONDS|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 100 57-3 (1962) Author: Ballman, Charles Lee Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the re-organization of the district contingent upon the results of an election for the approval or disapproval of certain proposed projects; providing powers, duties and administration. PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 36 57-3 (1962) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to placing certain restrictions upon the use of lands adjacent to and waters of Lake Palestine, Blackburn Crossing Dam and Reservoir in Anderson, Cherokee, Henderson and Smith Counties; delegating certain powers and authority to the Board of Directors of the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority; providing certain rules and regulations regarding swimming, bathing, wading, water skiing, the taking of fish, hunting, the shooting of firearms, and boating; providing penalties for the violation of the provisions of this Act and regulations promulgated thereunder. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER NECHES RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY|Water--General
SB 78 57-3 (1962) Author: Krueger, Culp | et. al. Relating to amending the Lower Colorado River Authority Act so as to authorize the Lower Colorado River Authority to sell bonds to the United States of America, or to any agency or corporation created or designated by the United States of America; to acquire, install, or construct and to operate a steam plant located within the boundaries of the District to serve the area now being served by Lower Colorado River Authority. BONDS|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 97 57-3 (1962) Author: Hazlewood, Grady Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the reorganization of the Palo Duro River Authority contingent upon the results of an election for the approval or disapproval of certain proposed projects; providing powers, duties and administration. PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 23 56-0 (1959) Author: Russell, Jr., Raymond R. | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts providing that the San Antonio River Authority may levy, assess and collect taxes for the carrying out of its powers, rights, privileges and functions. SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 126 56-0 (1959) Author: Strickland, Robert L. "Bob" | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes providing that all bonds of the San Antonio River Authority shall be legal and authorized investments for banks, savings banks, trust companies, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, insurance companies, fiduciaries, trustees, guardians, and for the sinking funds of cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts, or other political corporations or subdivisions of the State of Texas, and that all bonds of the San Antonio River Authority shall be eligible to secure the deposit of any and all public funds of the State of Texas, and any and all public funds of cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts, or other political corporations or subdivisions of the State of Texas, to the extent of their value when accompanied by all unmatured coupons appurtenant thereto. BONDS|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 275 56-0 (1959) Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy" Relating to amending certain acts in reference to the construction and financing of water supply projects under contracts between eligible cities and river authorities and the financing by such cities of intakes, pumping stations and equipment, pipelines, treatment and filtration plants and intermediate and terminal reservoirs. City Government--Finance|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Water--Development
HB 705 56-0 (1959) Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry" | et. al. Relating to the extension of the area covered by the Lower Colorado River Authority so as to include Concho and McCullough Counties. CONCHO COUNTY|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|MCCULLOCH COUNTY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 774 56-0 (1959) Author: Glass, Webster W. Relating to amending certain acts by authorizing an election within any city or cities in the District to determine whether that city or cities shall be detached from the District. Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER NECHES RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY
HB 933 56-0 (1959) Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al. Relating to amending the Lower Colorado River Authority Act so as to authorize the Lower Colorado River Authority to issue bonds in the total amount of One Hundred Twenty Million Dollars ($120,000,000). BONDS|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 995 56-0 (1959) Author: Dungan, William Taylor "Bill" Relating to amending certain acts so as to redefine the eligibility of cities and towns to contract with Trinity River Authority of Texas for certain sanitary sewage transportation, treatment and disposal services. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 36 56-0 (1959) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to amending certain acts in reference to the construction and financing of water supply projects under contracts between eligible cities and river authorities and the financing by such cities of intakes, pumping stations and equipment, pipelines, treatment and filtration plants and intermediate and terminal reservoirs. City Government--Finance|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 55 56-0 (1959) Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide that all bonds of the San Antonio River Authority shall be legal and authorized investments for banks, savings banks, trust companies, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, insurance companies, fiduciaries, trustees, guardians, and for the sinking funds of cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts, or other political corporations or subdivisions of the State of Texas. BONDS|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 400 56-0 (1959) Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa Relating to amending Statutes relative to San Antonio River Authority to require an independent annual auditor's report. SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 415 56-0 (1959) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to amending certain acts so as to authorize the Lower Colorado River Authority to issue bonds in the total amount of One Hundred Twenty Million Dollars ($120,000,000.00). LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 419 56-0 (1959) Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy" | et. al. Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district to be known as "Red River Authority of Texas." RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 483 56-0 (1959) Author: Roberts, Herbert Ray | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts so as to redefine eligibility of cities and towns to contract with Trinity River Authority of Texas for certain sanitary sewage transportation, treatment and disposal services. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 61 56-1 (1959) Author: Glass, Webster W. Relating to amending certain acts by authorizing an election within the city of Rusk to determine whether that city shall be detached from the District. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER NECHES RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY
SB 21 56-1 (1959) Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa Relating to amending statutes relative to the San Antonio River Canal and Conservancey District to provide for an auditor's report. AUDITS & AUDITORS|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 67 56-2 (1959) Author: Buchanan, J. W. | et. al. Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district comprising the territory contained within the Counties of Hansford and Ochiltree, to be known as "Palo Duro River Authority of Texas," for the purpose of providing a source of water supply for municipal, agricultural, irrigation, livestock raising, domestic, industrial, of field flooding and mining uses, and processing and transporting the same. HANSFORD COUNTY|OCHILTREE COUNTY|PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 3 56-2 (1959) Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa Relating to amending certain acts relating to the San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District; providing for an auditor's report. SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 23 56-2 (1959) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts relative to the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority; to provide certain adjustments in the number of Directors to be appointed from the City of Tyler in the event said city shall be annexed to the District. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER NECHES RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY
SB 34 56-2 (1959) Author: Hazlewood, Grady Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district comprising the territory contained within the Counties of Hansford and Ochiltree, to be known as "Palo Duro River Authority of Texas." HANSFORD COUNTY|OCHILTREE COUNTY|PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 45 56-2 (1959) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts to facilitate the issuance of revenue bonds by Trinity River Authority of Texas. BONDS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 1 56-3 (1959) Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa Relating to amending Statutes relating to the San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District to provide for an auditor's report. SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 8 56-3 (1959) Author: Dies, Jr., Martin | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts relative to the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority; providing that the elections called for therein take place no later than December 1, 1959. Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER NECHES RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY
HB 221 55-0 (1957) Author: Sanders, Jr., Harold Barefoot | et. al. Relating to providing more adequate means for "Eligible Cities" to prevent contamination of their water supplies and the water within the boundaries of Trinity River Authority of Texas, thus increasing the amount of water available for domestic and municipal use. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 317 55-0 (1957) Author: Kothmann, Glenn | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts by conferring additional power to San Antonio River Authority to take land used or dedicated for cemetery purposes when necessary. SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 428 55-0 (1957) Author: Burkett, Jr., Joseph W. "Joe" Relating to amending the law creating the Upper Guadalupe Authority with boundaries coextensive with Kerr County by providing that such district may acquire taxing power under certain conditions. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 475 55-0 (1957) Author: Hutchins, Jr., Edgar Relating to amending certain Acts setting forth certain powers of eminent domain granted the Sabine River Authority. SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 27 55-0 (1957) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to providing more adequate means for "eligible cities" to prevent contamination of their water supplies and the water of the Trinity River watershed; to obtain more efficient and economical sewage transportation and disposal (including treatment), and to enable such cities to render adequate water and sewer service. City Government--Utilities|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 77 55-0 (1957) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to authorizing an "eligible" city, as defined herein, to employ the alternative procedure of issuing its negotiable revenue bonds, within the maximum amount prescribed herein, secured by the revenues of its waterworks system or its waterworks and sanitary sewer systems, and to utilize the proceeds from such bonds. BONDS|City Government--Finance|City Government--Utilities|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 463 55-0 (1957) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille Relating to amending certain Acts by adding a league of land to the area of the Trinity River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 19 55-1 (1957) Author: Sanders, Jr., Harold Barefoot Relating to facilitating cooperation in the over-all program of water conservation by creating Trinity River Authority of Texas. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
SB 22 55-1 (1957) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to facilitating cooperation in the over-all program of water conservation, with reference to validation of bonds by court procedure, with certain exceptions and provisions. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 17 55-2 (1957) Author: Glass, Webster W. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts so as to provide certain changes in the number of directors to be appointed from the City of Tyler in the event said city shall be annexed to the District; limiting the amount and purpose of bonds which may be issued by the District supported wholly or partially by taxation but only in the event the City of Tyler shall be annexed to the District; providing a proper voter classification in elections for annexations of territory where no debt or other obligation is presented for assumption at such election. City Government--Annexation|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TYLER, CITY OF|UPPER NECHES RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY
SB 14 55-2 (1957) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority so as to provide certain changes in the number of directors to be appointed from the City of Tyler in the event said city shall be annexed to the District. City Government--Annexation|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TYLER, CITY OF|UPPER NECHES RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY
HB 20 54-0 (1955) Author: Sanders, Jr., Harold Barefoot | et. al. Relating to creating Trinity River Authority of Texas, as a conservation and reclamation district; authorizing the governing body of the district to make rules and regulations and prescribe penalties for the violation thereof. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 109 54-0 (1955) Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al. Relating to create Trinity River Authority of Texas, enacting other provisions related to the subject. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 145 54-0 (1955) Author: Dugas, Jr., Louis | et. al. Relating to the amending the Sabine River Authority Act so as to change its name to Sabine River Authority of Texas; amending said Act by establishing fees of office; amending the Act to authorize the District to issue revenue bonds for the purpose set out in the Act and providing that the aggregate principal amount of the bonds outstanding at any one time shall not exceed Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000). SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 701 54-0 (1955) Author: Johnson, J. Pearce | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts to authorize the Lower Colorado River Authority to issue bonds in the total amount of Sixty-five Million Dollars ($65,000,000). LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 129 54-0 (1955) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to amending the "Sabine River Authority Act" so as to change its name to Sabine River Authority of Texas; establishing fees of Office; authorizing the District to issue revenue bonds for the purposes set out in the Act and providing that the aggregate principal amount of the bonds outstanding at any one time shall not exceed Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,00); repealing all laws in conflict herewith; containing a severability clause. SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 324 54-0 (1955) Author: Rogers, Johnnie B. | et. al. Relating to authorizing Lower Colorado river Authority to issue Bonds not to exceed Sixty Five Million ($65,000,000.00) Dollars in aggregate principal amount, repealing that portion of the Lower Colorado River Authority Act limiting amount of Bonds which may be issued by such District to Fifty Million ($50,000,000.00) Dollars and all other laws in conflict herewith. BONDS|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 339 54-0 (1955) Author: Hazlewood, Grady | et. al. Relating to amending Statutes relative to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority; providing that any contract between the United States Government, or any agency thereof, and the Authority for the construction, operation and maintenance of any facility shall provide that upon repayment of all amounts due thereunder title to all such facilities shall pass to the authority or vest the Authority with absolute control over the release and use of any waters stored in such facilities; repealing all conflicting laws. CANADIAN RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 421 54-0 (1955) Author: Latimer, Oswald E. "Ozzie" Relating to authorizing and directing the board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools, acting through its Executive Director, to execute and deliver and instrument granting an easement in certain lands to the San Antonio River Authority for certain purposes upon certain conditions and covenants. Mental Health & Mental Retardation|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 64 53-0 (1953) Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts by changing the name of "San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District" to "San Antonio River Authority," redefining the area of said district, providing and changing certain powers thereof. SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 175 53-0 (1953) Author: Allison, Mack | et. al. Relating to amending the Act which created Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation District, so as to change its name to Brazos River Authority; providing that this Act shall not change existing water rights. BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|BRAZOS RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 579 53-0 (1953) Author: Paxton, James Robert "Jim Bob" | et. al. Relating to creating "Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority," a Conservation and Reclamation District. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|UPPER NECHES RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY
HB 912 53-0 (1953) Author: Murray, Menton J. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts relative to creating the Lower Rio Grande Authority, and to validate the boundaries and all proceedings had in connection with said Authority. LOWER RIO GRANDE AUTHORITY|RIO GRANDE RIVER|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 85 53-0 (1953) Author: Latimer, Oswald E. "Ozzie" Relating to amending certain Acts by changing the name of "San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District" to "San Antonio River Authority"; enlarging and redefining the area of said District; providing and changing certain powers thereof; increasing the amount of bonds which said District may issue, and providing certain powers and conditions relative to the issuance of said bonds. SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 413 52-0 (1951) Author: Tinsley, Byron R. Relating to authorizing the Sabine River Authority to compact with the State of Louisiana regarding the Sabine River Watershed; providing for ratification. SABINE RIVER|SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Water--Rights
HB 541 52-0 (1951) Author: Murray, Menton J. | et. al. Relating to creating the Lower Rio Grande Authority pursuant to and for the purposes set forth in Section 59 of Article XVI of the Texas Constitution and constituting such Authority a governmental agency and a body politic and corporate. LOWER RIO GRANDE AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 759 52-0 (1951) Author: Lehman, Henry G. "Bud" | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts creating the Lower Colorado River Authority; providing that Lee County be included within the provisions of this act. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 121 52-0 (1951) Author: Ashley, Sr., Carlos C. | et. al. Relating to amending the "Lower Colorado River Authority Act," by providing for a Board of Directors of twelve members, and qualifications of said members, and providing the number to constitute a quorum of the Board. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 224 52-0 (1951) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille Relating to changing the name of San Jacinto River Conservation and Reclamation District to San Jacinto River Authority. SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 225 52-0 (1951) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille Relating to amending certain acts so as to authorize the investment of bond sinking funds and other surplus or reserve funds in certain bonds and time warrants, or in shares or share accounts of any building and loan association organized under the laws of the State of Texas, or Federal Savings and Loan Associations domiciled in this State, where such share or share accounts are insured under and by virtue of the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. Financial--General|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 430 52-0 (1951) Author: Strauss, Sr., Gus James Relating to amending the Lower Colorado River Authority Act to include Lee County. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 101 51-0 (1949) Author: Johnson, J. Pearce | et. al. Relating to amending the "Lower Colorado Authority Act" so as to authorize the District to issue bonds for the purposes set out in the Act and providing that the aggregate principal amount of bonds outstanding at any one time shall not exceed Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000). LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 467 51-0 (1949) Author: Tinsley, Byron R. | et. al. Relating to creating Sabine River Authority; providing for the appointment of a Board of Directors; prescribing powers and duties of the Authority; enacting other provisions related to the subject. SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SABINE-NECHES CONSERVATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 661 51-0 (1949) Author: Etheredge, Jr., M. B. | et. al. Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the San Jacinto River Conservation and Reclamation District, to which State General Fund Ad Valorem Texas have been donated or granted; enacting other matters related to the subject. SAN JACINTO RIVER|SAN JACINTO RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 692 51-0 (1949) Author: Rampy, Willard (William) Henry Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the Upper Colorado River Authority, to which State General Fund Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters related to the subject. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 839 51-0 (1949) Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its Agency the Central Colorado River Authority, to which State General Fund Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated and granted; enacting other matters related to the subject. CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 987 51-0 (1949) Author: Williams, Eugene C. Relating to amending a previous Act, changing the period of time in which the tax remission for flood control improvements for San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District will begin. Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 66 51-0 (1949) Author: Ashley, Sr., Carlos C. | et. al. Relating to amending the Lower Colorado River Authority Act so as to authorize the District to issue bonds for any corporate purpose providing that the aggregate principal amount of such bonds outstanding at any time shall not exceed Fifty Million ($50,000,000.00) Dollars. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 101 51-0 (1949) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille Relating to amending a previous Act, provide for the donation and granting to the Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation District for the 20-year period beginning September 1, 1935, certain ad valorem taxes collected from property and persons in the counties of Austin, Brazoria, Burleson, Fort Bend, Grimes, Waller, Washington, Brazos, Milam, and Robertson; providing a repealing clause. BRAZOS RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 155 51-0 (1949) Author: Tynan, Walter Relating to declaring the floods in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad Counties, Texas, to be public calamity; making existing state laws applicable to all contracts, receipts and disbursements and accounting for said public funds; suspending all laws in conflict. Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 218 51-0 (1949) Author: Vick, Kyle A. | et. al. Relating to prevent default by the State's Agency, Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation District, occasioned by absence of State Tax levies for General Revenue purpose, the proceeds of such omitted tax levies having been previously granted to such District by irrepealable legislative act, by making an appropriation for the benefit of the district; enacting other provisions related to the subject. BRAZOS RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 275 51-0 (1949) Author: Morris, George C. | et. al. Relating to creating Sabine River Authority; providing for the appointment of a Board of Directors; prescribing powers and duties of the Authority; enacting other provisions relating to the subject. SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SABINE-NECHES CONSERVATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 373 51-0 (1949) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the San Jacinto River Conservation and Reclamation District, to which State General Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters relating to the subject. Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SAN JACINTO RIVER|SAN JACINTO RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 400 51-0 (1949) Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the Colorado River Authority, to which State General Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters relating to the subject. Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 416 51-0 (1949) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" | et. al. Relating to amending previous Acts, providing for the appointment of Directors of the Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation District. BRAZOS RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 14 50-0 (1947) Author: Ridgeway, Jack F. | et. al. Relating to declaring the floods in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad Counties, Texas, to be a public calamity; authorizing a donation and grant to the San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District of one-half (1/2) of the State ad valorem taxes collected in said Counties; providing that such donated taxes shall be used for flood control improvement and maintenance purposes; repealing all laws in conflict. Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 511 50-0 (1947) Author: Rampy, Willard (William) Henry | et. al. Relating to amending a previous Acts; making an appropriation out of funds donated and granted the Upper Colorado River Authority for administrative expenses of said Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 65 50-0 (1947) Author: York, Joseph Alton Relating to amending certain acts so as to remove Blanco County from the Lower Colorado River Authority. BLANCO COUNTY|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 180 50-0 (1947) Author: York, Joseph Alton | et. al. Relating to amending the Lower Colorado River Authority Act so as to provide for ten Directors on the Lower Colorado River Authority Board. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 198 50-0 (1947) Author: Tynan, Walter Relating to declaring the floods in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad Counties to be a public calamity; authorizing a donation and grant to the San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District of one-half of the state ad valorem taxes collected in said counties; repealing all laws in conflict. Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 204 50-0 (1947) Author: Weinert, Rudolph A. Relating to granting to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority one-half of the state ad valorem taxes collected in Hays, Comal, Guadalupe, Caldwell, Gonzales, DeWitt, Victoria, Refugio and Calhoun counties for flood control improvement and maintenance purposes; repealing all laws in conflict. Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 755 49-0 (1945) Author: Manford, Jr., Thomas Durwood | et. al. Relating to making an appropriation for the Upper Guadalupe River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 813 49-0 (1945) Author: Messer, Lon T. Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the board of Directors of the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District. NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 843 49-0 (1945) Author: Lee, Hubert A. Relating to making an appropriation out of any moneys in the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated for the use of the Upper Red River Flood Control District. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER RED RIVER FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
HB 196 48-0 (1943) Author: Rampy, Willard (William) Henry | et. al. Relating to amending statutes relating to the remission of taxes in Coke and Tom Green Counties. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 202 48-0 (1943) Author: McLellan, Charles Samuel Relating to establishing and creating the Colorado River Navigation District under authority of Section 59 of Article XVI of the Constitution of Texas, to be a governmental agency, a body politic, municipal and corporate. COLORADO RIVER NAVIGATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 265 48-0 (1943) Author: Shell, J. Harvey Relating to reappropriating the unexpended balance remaining on April 15, 1943, of the appropriation made for the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District by the Regular Session of the Forty-seventh Legislature, Acts 1941, Chapter 144, Section 1.a., for the purpose of defraying the necessary expenses of said District in making and continuing to make the necessary surveys, investigations and the preparation of necessary plans for carrying out its construction program. NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 511 48-0 (1943) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts and approving, ratifying, confirming and validating the creation and organization of the San Jacinto River Conservation and Reclamation District, the appointment and qualification of the Directors thereof, together with all proceedings, acts, or orders, heretofore had, performed or made, by the Reclamation Department of the General Land Office, the Commissioner of the General Land Office, the State Board of Water Engineers, and the Board of Directors of the said San Jacinto River Conservation and Reclamation District, including the proceedings had by said district, for the issuance of General Improvement Bonds, under the authority of the laws of the State of Texas. SAN JACINTO RIVER|SAN JACINTO RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Validating Acts
HB 555 48-0 (1943) Author: Bell, Marshall O. | et. al. Relating to amending the "Lower Colorado River Authority Act" by adding a new section to provide that the term of office of any member of the Board of Directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority failing to attend four consecutive meetings, including one regular meeting, or changing his occupational address to any point outside the State of Texas, shall thereby automatically terminate and create a vacancy in said Board of Directors, and to which vacancy the director so forfeiting his office shall not be eligible for reappointment within a period of three (3) years from date of forfeiture. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 560 48-0 (1943) Author: Lock, Ottis E. | et. al. Relating to amending law creating the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District. NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 696 48-0 (1943) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille Relating to amending certain Acts relative to residence of directors of the San Jacinto River Conservation District. SAN JACINTO RIVER|SAN JACINTO RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 93 48-0 (1943) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. Relating to amending certain Acts donating state ad valorem taxes for a period of 20 years to certain counties in the Upper Colorado River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 244 48-0 (1943) Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" Relating to making an appropriation out of any funds in the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated for the use of the Pease River Flood Control District. PEASE RIVER FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 309 48-0 (1943) Author: Lanning, Royston Conrad "Doc" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for a reduction in the number of Directors of the Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation District. BRAZOS RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 320 48-0 (1943) Author: Vick, Kyle A. Relating to aiding the Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation District of Texas in controlling the flood waters of the Brazos River water shed, declared to be a public calamity. BRAZOS RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 83 47-0 (1941) Author: Lyle, Jr., John Emmet | et. al. Relating to making an appropriation out of any monies in the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated for the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District, for each of the fiscal years ending August 31, 1942, and August 31, 1943, to aid said District in making the necessary surveys and preparing the necessary plans for its construction program. NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 195 47-0 (1941) Author: Reed, Jasper Newton | et. al. Relating to making certain appropriation for the Sulphur River Conservation and Reclamation District. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations|SULPHUR RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT
HB 221 47-0 (1941) Author: Rampy, Willard (William) Henry | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Section of the Acts of the 44th Legislature (R.S.); granting of taxes to the Upper Colorado River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 251 47-0 (1941) Author: Anderson, Preston Louis | et. al. Relating to making an appropriation for the use of the San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District; providing the manner for signing warrants; providing that any unexpended balance on August 31, 1943, to be repaid to the State of Texas. SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 330 47-0 (1941) Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" Relating to amending certain Act prescribing the procedure to be followed by the Assessor and Collector of Taxes of Coleman County, Texas, in paying over to the Central Colorado River Authority the moneys granted said Authority under certain provisions. CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 405 47-0 (1941) Author: Bruhl, Lawrence L. | et. al. Relating to amending the "Lower Colorado River Authority Act" providing that every director appointed to the Board of Directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority shall be a resident of and freehold property taxpayer of the county from which he is appointed and shall have been such resident of and freehold property taxpayer in such county for not less than two (2) years next preceding such appointment. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 828 47-0 (1941) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Act regarding the powers of the San Jacinto River Conservation and Reclamation District. SAN JACINTO RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1094 47-0 (1941) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille Relating to amending a certain Act providing for the appointment, term of office, qualification, and organization of the Board of Directors of the San Jacinto Conservation and Reclamation District. SAN JACINTO RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 18 47-0 (1941) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to making an appropriation for the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District, for each of the fiscal years ending August 31, 1942, and August 31, 1943. NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 65 47-0 (1941) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. Relating to amending certain Article liberalizing act permitting donation of state taxes to Upper Colorado River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 106 47-0 (1941) Author: Spears, J. Franklin Relating to making an appropriation for the use of the San Antonio River Canal and Conservatory District. SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 138 47-0 (1941) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. | et. al. Relating to making appropriations for the use of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, the Upper Colorado River Authority, the Lower Concho River Water and Soil Conservation Authority, etc. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 314 46-0 (1939) Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" Relating to amending a certain Chapter of the Acts of the 44th Legislator (R.S.); creating a Central Colorado River Authority, providing for the donation and granting of the State of Texas to the District of one-half of all annual state ad valorem taxes collected in Coleman county for a period of twenty years, beginning September 1, 1939. CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 383 46-0 (1939) Author: Loggins, Edgar Relating to aiding Conservation Districts, Navigation Districts, Conservation and Reclamation Districts, Flood Control Districts, and River Authorities in carrying out the powers and functions conferred upon them; granting and donating to such Districts and River Authorities for a period of twenty years, (50%) per cent of all the State ad valorem taxes for general revenue purposes upon the property and from persons in counties comprising such districts or River Authorities. Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 439 46-0 (1939) Author: Bell, John Junior | et. al. Relating to making an appropriation for the use of the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority, providing that it shall be repaid to the State of Texas. GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 542 46-0 (1939) Author: Felty, Fred Cumming | et. al. Relating to amending a certain House Bill of the Acts of the 45th Legislature; creating San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District under authority of Section 59 of Article 16 of the Constitution of the State of Texas to be a governmental agency, municipality, body politic and corporate; prescribing penalties for violation of provisions of franchise. SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 641 46-0 (1939) Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer" | et. al. Relating to making an appropriation for the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District. NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 669 46-0 (1939) Author: Reaves, Robert H. Relating to creating the Lower Concho River Water and Soil Conservation Authority as a body politic and corporate, pursuant to Section 59 of Article 16 of the Constitution of Texas. LOWER CONCHO RIVER WATER & SOIL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 685 46-0 (1939) Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer" Relating to amending a certain Section of the Acts of the 44th Legislature (1st C.S.); creating the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District. NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 686 46-0 (1939) Author: Harp, Robert A. | et. al. Relating to making an appropriation for the "Upper Red River Flood Control and Irrigation District." Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations|UPPER RED RIVER FLOOD CONTROL & IRRIGATION DISTRICT
HB 784 46-0 (1939) Author: Gilmer, Claud Henry Relating to creating a Conservation and Reclamation District composed of Kerr County, to be known as the Upper Guadalupe River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 828 46-0 (1939) Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund Relating to making an appropriation for use and benefit of the Lower Neches Valley Authority; designating who sign warrants. LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 941 46-0 (1939) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille | et. al. Relating to amending a certain House Bill of the General and Special Laws of the 45th Legislature (R.S.); authorizing the San Jacinto River Conservation and Reclamation District, a State Agency, to negotiate and deal with the United States of America or any of its agencies and/or others, to aid in securing funds to make investigations and in acquiring the necessary lands, leases, easements, and/or acquittances, public structures and reservoirs suitable for the control of floodwaters for the San Jacinto watersheds declared to be a public calamity. SAN JACINTO RIVER|SAN JACINTO RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1040 46-0 (1939) Author: Reaves, Robert H. Relating to making an appropriation of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000), or so much thereof as may be necessary, to aid and facilitate the work to be performed by the Lower Concho River Water and Soil Conservation Authority. LOWER CONCHO RIVER WATER & SOIL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1066 46-0 (1939) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille | et. al. Relating to making an emergency appropriation for use and benefit of the San Jacinto River Conservation and Reclamation District. SAN JACINTO RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1079 46-0 (1939) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille Relating to aiding the San Jacinto River Conservation and Reclamation District embracing the Counties of Montgomery, Walker, San Jacinto, and all that part of Liberty County embraced in the San Jacinto Watershed in carrying out the powers, duties, and functions conferred upon such District by the Legislature; granting and donating ad valorem taxes to said District. SAN JACINTO RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1081 46-0 (1939) Author: Gilmer, Claud Henry Relating to making an appropriation for the "Upper Guadalupe River Authority." Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 1083 46-0 (1939) Author: Smith, Magus F. Relating to aiding the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District; granting and donating to such District, with limitations, for a period of ten (10) years, fifty (50) per cent of all the State ad valorem taxes for General Revenue purposes upon the property and from persons and counties comprising in whole or in part such District. NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1120 46-0 (1939) Author: Felty, Fred Cumming | et. al. Relating to making an appropriation for the use of the San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District. SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1137 46-0 (1939) Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Chapter of the Acts of the 44th Legislature (R.S.); remission of taxes to Upper Colorado River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 11 46-0 (1939) Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" Relating to making an appropriation for the Pease River Flood Control District. Disaster Preparedness & Relief|PEASE RIVER FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 99 46-0 (1939) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. Relating to amending a certain Act empowering Central Colorado River Authority to enter into contracts with the governing boards of other governmental agencies for the purpose of supervising construction and other operations of said agencies. CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 176 46-0 (1939) Author: Spears, J. Franklin Relating to aiding the Conservation Districts, Navigation Districts, Conservation and Reclamation Districts, Flood Control Districts, and River Authorities; granting and donating to such Districts and River Authorities for a period of ten (10) years, fifty (50%) per cent of all the State ad valorem taxes for general revenue purposes. Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 266 46-0 (1939) Author: Weinert, Rudolph A. Relating to making an appropriation for the use of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, providing that it shall be repaid to the State of Texas. GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 303 46-0 (1939) Author: Spears, J. Franklin Relating to creating a Conservation and Reclamation District composed of Kerr County, to be known as the Upper Guadalupe River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 320 46-0 (1939) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to making an appropriation out of any moneys in the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated for the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District, for each of the fiscal years ending August 31, 1940, and ending August 31, 1941, to aid said District in making the necessary surveys and preparing the necessary plans for its construction program. NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 329 46-0 (1939) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the creation of the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District Act; to provide that the whole of Webb County shall be removed from and excluded from the provisions thereof; creating the Webb County Conservation and Reclamation District. NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WEBB COUNTY CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT
SB 346 46-0 (1939) Author: Brownlee, J. Houghton Relating to amending a certain Bill authorizing the Lower Colorado River Authority to issue bonds for any corporate purpose providing that the aggregate principal amount of such bonds outstanding at any time shall not exceed Twenty-five Million ($25,000,000.00) Dollars.; eliminating certain provisions with reference to purchase of property of Central Texas Hydro-Electric Company. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 486 46-0 (1939) Author: Spears, J. Franklin Relating to making an appropriation for the use of the San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District, providing that it shall be repaid to the State of Texas. SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 491 46-0 (1939) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. Relating to making an appropriation of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000), or so much thereof as may be necessary, to aid and facilitate the work to be performed by the Upper Colorado River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 493 46-0 (1939) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. Relating to amending a certain Act extending the time within which Upper Colorado River Authority may qualify for Federal assistance. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 726 45-0 (1937) Author: McCracken, Jr., Oscar A. | et. al. Relating to creating and establishing San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District to be a governmental agency, municipality, body politic and corporate. SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 832 45-0 (1937) Author: Powell, Robert A. Relating to creating the San Jacinto River Conservation and Reclamation District and defining the powers and duties of the said District; making an appropriation of Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars. SAN JACINTO RIVER|SAN JACINTO RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 309 45-0 (1937) Author: Davis, Ephraim McDaniel "E.M." Relating to creating the Central Colorado River Authority, vesting the powers of the District in a board of nine directors and prescribing the manner of their appointment and their duties. CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 352 45-0 (1937) Author: Davis, Ephraim McDaniel "E.M." Relating to making an appropriation from the Treasury of the State of Texas from any funds not otherwise appropriated, to the Upper Colorado River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 497 45-0 (1937) Author: Brownlee, J. Houghton Relating to amending the "Lower Colorado River Authority Act" providing that nothing in Section 14 or elsewhere in said Act shall prohibit the District from acquiring property from or selling property to the City of Austin upon such terms and conditions, and entering into such contractual relations thereto, as the District and the City may mutually agree upon. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 77 44-0 (1935) Author: Jones, Harvey O. | et. al. Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district to be known as the Upper Colorado River Authority. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 355 44-0 (1935) Author: Davis, Ephraim McDaniel "E.M." Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district to be known as the Central Colorado River Authority. CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 505 44-0 (1935) Author: Hornsby, John William | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Lower Colorado River Authority to issue Bonds not to exceed Twenty Million ($200,000,0000) Dollars in aggregate principal amount, repealing that portion of the Colorado River Authority Act limiting the amount of Bonds which may be issued by such District to Ten Million ($10,000,000.00) Dollars, and all other laws in conflict herewith. BONDS|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 125 44-1 (1935) Author: Fox, Wilson H. | et. al. Relating to providing that Directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority Act shall receive fees and expenses for attending meetings of the Board and attending to other business of the Authority. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 138 44-1 (1935) Author: Dunlap, Thomas J. | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Chapter of the Acts of the 43rd Legislature (1st C.S.); creating a Conservation and Reclamation District to be known as Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, pursuant to and for the purpose set forth in Section 59, of Article 16, of the Constitution of the State of Texas, and to be a governmental agency, body politic and corporate, without power to levy taxes or assessments, or to create any indebtedness payable out of the taxes or assessments, or to pledge the credit of the State. GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 21 44-3 (1936) Author: Davis, Ephraim McDaniel "E.M." Relating to ad valorem taxes in Coke and Tom Green Counties remitted to the Upper Colorado River Authority. COKE COUNTY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|TOM GREEN COUNTY|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 426 43-0 (1933) Author: Blackert, Elmo J. "E.J." | et. al. Relating to repealing certain statute creating the San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District. SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 97 43-1 (1933) Author: Hopkins, Welly Kennon Relating to creating a water conservation and reclamation district as a public corporation, to be known as "The Guadalupe River Authority." GUADALUPE RIVER|GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 2 43-4 (1934) Author: Hornsby, John William | et. al. Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district to be known as Lower Colorado River Authority. LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 239 42-0 (1931) Author: Greathouse, Joseph Felix "Joe" | et. al. Relating to creating and establishing Trinity River Canal & Conservancy District under authority of Section 59 of Article XVI of the Constitution of Texas, to be a governmental agency, a body politic, municipal and corporate. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER BASIN|TRINITY RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
SB 604 42-0 (1931) Author: Purl, George Clark | et. al. Relating to creating and establishing Trinity River Canal and Conservancy District. Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|TRINITY RIVER BASIN|TRINITY RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
SB 625 42-0 (1931) Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap" Relating to creating and establishing San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District under authority of Section 59 of Article 16 of the Constitution of Texas, to a Governmental Agency, a Body Politic, municipal and corporate. SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 21 42-1 (1931) Author: Rountree, Frances Mitchell | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the creation of the Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation District and the establishment of the boundaries thereof; reapportioning certain appropriation. BRAZOS RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 19 42-1 (1931) Author: Gainer, Charles Salter Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the creation of the Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation District; reappropriating for said purpose the unexpended balance of Twenty Thousand Dollars appropriated by Chapter 35, General Laws passed at the Regular Session of the Forty-second Legislature. BRAZOS RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 61 42-1 (1931) Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap" Relating to amending certain Acts relating to San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District. Elections--General|SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 35 42-2 (1931) Author: Beck, Walter H. Relating to amending certain acts relating to the holding of elections in Trinity River Canal and Conservation District. Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|TRINITY RIVER BASIN|TRINITY RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
HB 197 41-2 (1929) Author: Tillotson, Leonard E. | et. al. Relating to creating the Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation District; defining the powers and duties. BRAZOS RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility


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