Relating to the election of members of the board of directors of the Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District.
Impact
The bill impacts state laws by modifying existing statutes concerning the Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District, specifically Chapter 1343 from the Acts of the 77th Legislature. By aligning the election dates with other governmental election cycles, SB1876 could potentially increase voter participation in these elections. This change could enhance community engagement within the district, as residents may be more inclined to vote during larger election events rather than isolated local elections.
Summary
SB1876 aims to amend the election procedures for members of the board of directors of the Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District. The bill establishes that directors will now be elected on the uniform election date in November of each even-numbered year, which seeks to streamline the election process within the district. This change is intended to enhance the efficiency of board member elections and ensure that the governance of the groundwater conservation efforts is handled consistently with state election standards.
Contention
While there are no significant points of contention explicitly noted in the available discussions or voting history, the bill does emphasize the importance of validating past governmental acts and proceedings related to the election of board members. This validation clause is crucial in ensuring that previous actions taken by the conservation district are recognized as lawful, thus potentially averting legal complications in light of the new regulatory changes.
Relating to the boundaries of the single-member districts for and vacancies on the board of directors of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
Relating to the effect of a change in the boundaries of the single-member districts from which the members of the board of directors of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District are elected.
Relating to the procedures for acting on a permit or permit amendment application by a groundwater conservation district and the disqualification of board members of groundwater conservation districts.
Relating to the procedures for acting on a permit or permit amendment application by a groundwater conservation district and the disqualification of board members of groundwater conservation districts.
Relating to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering terms of the board of directors; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Relating to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering terms of the board of directors; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.