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TX HB5698
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cecil Bell
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AI Summary
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Renames the Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District to the Southeast Regional Management District
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Expands board appointment options by allowing the current board to either recommend persons to Harris County Commissioners Court for appointment to succeeding boards, or petition the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to appoint board members
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Authorizes TCEQ to appoint succeeding board members based on the board's recommendations if the board chooses to petition the commission instead of going through Harris County
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Passed the House on May 16, 2025 (114-17) and the Senate on May 28, 2025 (27-4)
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Takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds vote of both chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the name of and appointment of directors for the Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District.
Special Districts & Authorities
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025