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TX HB2694

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cody Vasut

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes commissioner elections for Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 from November of even-numbered years to May of odd-numbered years, with terms beginning June 1 instead of January 1

  • Establishes automatic resignation for commissioners who announce candidacy or become candidates for other state or federal offices when more than one year and 30 days remain in their term

  • Requires vacancies on the board to be filled according to Section 49.105 of the Water Code, replacing previous provisions that allowed remaining commissioners to appoint replacements within 60 days

  • Sets transitional election dates: Place No. 1 and Place No. 2 commissioners will first be elected under new rules in May 2029; Place No. 3 commissioner in May 2027

  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the election and resignation of and filling of vacancies on the board of commissioners of the Brazoria Drainage District No. 4.

Special Districts & Authorities

Last Action

Effective immediately

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/19/2025
Natural Resources3/18/2025

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