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TX HB5320
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Guillen
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AI Summary
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Renames the Starr County Drainage District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District and dissolves the separate Starr County Groundwater Conservation District
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Transfers all assets, liabilities, contracts, employees, and records from the dissolved Starr County Groundwater Conservation District to the newly renamed combined district
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Changes district governance from the Commissioners Court serving as the board to five appointed directors representing: agricultural producers, rural water supply employees, municipal interests, industrial interests, and the county at large
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Grants the combined district powers under Chapters 36 (groundwater conservation), 49 (general water districts), and 56 (drainage districts) of the Water Code, including authority to impose ad valorem taxes
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Passed the House 85-43 on May 10, 2025, and the Senate 27-4 on May 28, 2025; takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Starr County Drainage District, the change of the name of the Starr County Drainage District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District, the dissolution of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District, and the transfer of the assets and liabilities of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
County Government
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025