81R10911 TRH-D
By: Paxton H.B. No. 3603
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study of fire flow service by water supply
corporations in semi-urban areas.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter E, Chapter 13, Water Code, is amended
by adding Section 13.148 to read as follows:
Sec. 13.148. STUDY OF FIRE FLOW SERVICE BY WATER SUPPLY
CORPORATIONS. (a) The commission shall conduct a study regarding
the role of water supply corporations in providing potable water
for fire flow that is sufficient to support the placement of fire
hydrants and the connection of the water system to fire suppression
equipment in semi-urban areas experiencing rapid development.
(b) The study required by Subsection (a) must examine:
(1) the actions a water supply corporation must take
to supply adequate fire flow in semi-urban areas; and
(2) the costs associated with providing adequate fire
flow in semi-urban areas.
(c) Not later than December 1, 2010, the commission shall
submit a report regarding the results of the study to the
legislature.
(d) This section expires September 2, 2011.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.