Texas Senate Bill SB2108

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Out of Senate Committee: 4/14/09

Caption

Relating to the compensation of a member of the board of directors of the Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.

Impact

The enactment of SB 2108 is expected to standardize compensation across the Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District. By imposing a strict limit on compensation, the bill aims to alleviate concerns about excessive payments to directors, potentially enhancing public trust and ensuring adherence to fiscal responsibility standards within public utilities. Local directives on compensation will now have to comply strictly with this new regulation going forward.

Summary

Senate Bill 2108 concerns the compensation structure for members of the board of directors of the Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1. The bill seeks to amend the existing regulations concerning compensation to ensure that no director receives a fee exceeding $150 per month for their duties. This adjustment aims to clarify the payment rules for these board members and may reflect broader efforts to regulate compensations within similar local entities more tightly.

Contention

During discussions surrounding SB 2108, some stakeholders expressed concerns regarding the potential implications of such a compensation cap. Opponents of the bill may argue that it could dissuade qualified individuals from serving on the board due to the limited compensation. They suggest that practical governance requires competitive compensation to attract skilled leaders willing to make significant commitments to local water management.

Considerations

Additionally, a notable point is that the bill stipulates that previous compensation arrangements prior to the act’s effective date will remain in place for those periods, which shows regard for existing agreements. This transitional provision indicates a careful approach to change, balancing the need for reform with respect for established practices.