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TX SB1933
Bill
Status
3/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Juan Hinojosa
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AI Summary
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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