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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular
Land & Resource Management Mar 29th, 2023 at 08:03 am
House Land & Resource Management Committee
Bills:
HB586, HB1312, HB1381, HB1707, HB1793, HB1916, HB2198, HB2367, HB2423, HB2561, HB2738, HB2789, HB3053, HB3490, HB3492, HB3514, HB3669, HB3826
Keywords:
municipal annexation, rights-of-way, state highway, local government, TxDOT, municipal utility district, public meetings, water code, teleconference, district governance, zoning, public hearings, government efficiency, municipal regulation, local government, charter schools, zoning, permitting, local governance, educational facilities
Summary:
The meeting addressed several legislative bills pertaining to municipal regulations, including HB1312, which aims to limit the distance municipal utility districts can require residents to travel for meetings. Discussions highlighted the challenges homeowners face with permit delays, with HB3826 being brought forth to alleviate these issues. Testimonies were presented from various stakeholders, including municipal representatives and community members, reflecting both support and opposition for the bills under consideration.
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Bills:
SB280, SB446, SB540, SB702, SB957, SB1182, SB1364, SB1413, SB1418, SB1663, SB1741, SB1869, SB2150, SCR2
Keywords:
photographic traffic enforcement, contracts, transportation, traffic safety, regulation, license plates, embossed plates, specialty plates, Texas transportation, vehicle registration, motor vehicle registration, license plates, temporary permits, transportation code, vehicle regulation, electric vehicles, weight limits, transportation, natural gas, environmental impact
Summary:
The committee meeting addressed multiple bills concerning transportation, public safety, and memorial designations. Key discussions included SB1413 regarding the authority of fire departments to remove personal property, SB1663 on altering speed limits by municipalities, and SB2150 designating a highway in honor of Lt. General O.R. 'Cotton' Whiddon. The meeting featured public testimonies supporting each bill, highlighting community safety and recognition of service. Additionally, SCR2 was reviewed, extending the comptroller's duty to enhance highway funding, which garnered favorable recommendations for passage.