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TX SB1933

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Juan Hinojosa

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers appointment authority for the seven-member Agua Special Utility District board of directors from local elections to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

  • Requires TCEQ to establish a formal application process including public notice of open positions, standard application forms, submission deadlines, and a review process to select the most qualified applicants

  • Establishes director qualifications requiring residency in the district, eligibility under Election Code Section 141.001, and demonstrated knowledge/experience in water utility management, public service, finance, or environmental management

  • Limits director service to no more than two consecutive four-year terms or eight total years, including prohibiting partial terms that would exceed the eight-year cap

  • Requires TCEQ to fill board vacancies within 90 days of occurrence and removes previous campaign finance filing requirements that applied when directors were elected

Legislative Description

Relating to the appointment and qualifications of the board of directors of the Agua Special Utility District.

Special Districts & Authorities

Last Action

Recommendations filed with the Senate

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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