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Texas House Bill HB2250

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB2250

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Caption

Relating to the abolition of the Coastal Coordination Council and the transfer of its functions to the General Land Office.

Impact

The primary impact of HB 2250 on state laws is the consolidation of coastal management functions under the GLO. This change is intended to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of coastal resource management by removing what some may perceive as bureaucratic hurdles associated with the previous structure. The GLO is expected to develop a continuing, comprehensive coastal management program that reflects both state and federal policies while facilitating the oversight of activities impacting coastal areas. This could lead to improved coordination among state agencies and reduce redundancies in regulatory processes related to coastal activities.

Summary

House Bill 2250 is a legislative proposal aiming to abolish the Coastal Coordination Council in Texas and transfer its responsibilities to the General Land Office (GLO). This bill reflects a significant reorganization of coastal management in the state, which is essential given Texas’s extensive coastline and the various environmental challenges that come with it. The bill outlines that the GLO will assume the powers and duties previously held by the Coastal Coordination Council, ensuring a continued focus on the management of coastal resources while potentially streamlining the decision-making process.

Contention

There are notable points of contention surrounding the proposed changes. Advocates for the bill highlight that a more centralized approach to coastal management could lead to faster responses to environmental crises and more coherent policy implementation. However, opponents may express concerns about the potential reduction in local input and representation in coastal decision-making processes, as the Coastal Coordination Council included a more diverse set of stakeholders. Critics may argue that such a shift could undermine local knowledge and priorities, particularly in regions most affected by coastal management issues.

Companion Bills

TX SB656

Identical Relating to the abolition of the Coastal Coordination Council and the transfer of its functions to the General Land Office.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4370

Relating to the abolishment of the State Energy Conservation Office and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller.

TX SB1727

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

TX HB4573

Relating to the issuance of a permit by the commissioner of the General Land Office for a wind power facility on coastal public land; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty.

TX SB1303

Relating to the issuance of a permit by the commissioner of the General Land Office for a wind power facility on coastal public land; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty.

TX SB2441

Relating to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel to the Water Public Utility Commission and the Office of Water Public Utility Counsel; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB1520

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

TX HB1545

Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.

TX SB1424

Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.

TX SB1940

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.

TX HB1500

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the functions of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region; increasing an administrative penalty.

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