81R7114 SGA-D
By: Howard of Travis H.B. No. 4356
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the Lower Colorado River Authority's duty to ensure
compliance with certain water pressure standards.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8503, Special District Local Laws Code,
is amended by adding Section 8503.032 to read as follows:
Sec. 8503.032. WATER PRESSURE SAFETY STANDARDS. In
accordance with commission rules for public water systems, the
authority shall ensure that for any area in which the authority owns
or operates the local water supply system, the water pressure for
service to fire hydrants in the area is adequate to protect public
safety.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2009.