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TX SB3054
Bill
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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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, expanding its authority to include groundwater conservation functions under Chapter 36 of the Water Code
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Dissolves the separate Starr County Groundwater Conservation District and transfers all its assets, liabilities, contracts, employees, and records to the newly renamed district
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Changes board governance from the five members of the Commissioners Court serving ex officio to five directors appointed by the Commissioners Court, representing agricultural producers, rural water supply employees, municipal interests, industrial interests, and at-large county representation
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Authorizes the district to impose ad valorem taxes as provided by Chapter 49 of the Water Code and grants authority to contract with municipalities to assume functions of municipally owned utilities
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Establishes that district rules concerning groundwater take precedence over conflicting rules from regional water authorities or actions of municipal utilities and water supply corporations
Legislative Description
Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Starr County Drainage District, changing the name of the Starr County Drainage District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District, and the dissolution and transfer of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
Special Districts & Authorities
Last Action
Recommendations filed with the Senate
5/14/2025