Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1225

Filed
 
Introduced
3/7/11  
Out of Senate Committee
4/14/11  
Voted on by Senate
4/19/11  
Refer
3/16/11  
Out of House Committee
5/21/11  
Report Pass
4/14/11  
Voted on by House
5/25/11  
Engrossed
4/19/11  
Governor Action
6/17/11  
Refer
4/29/11  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Report Pass
5/17/11  
Enrolled
5/26/11  
Enrolled
5/26/11  
Passed
6/17/11  

Caption

Relating to the disannexation of land in Caldwell County by the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District or the Plum Creek Conservation District.

Impact

The bill will notably impact local governance in Caldwell County and potentially influence land management and resource allocation in the region. By formalizing the disannexation process, it provides a legal framework that could streamline or complicate the existing relationships between landowners and water conservation districts. By allowing landowners to disannex, it may also shift the responsibilities of these conservation districts, possibly affecting how they manage resources across their territories.

Summary

Senate Bill 1225 pertains to the disannexation of land in Caldwell County by the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District or the Plum Creek Conservation District. This legislation mandates a structured process for landowners within these districts to disannex their properties, defining specific responsibilities for the district boards and timelines for action. It seeks to provide clarity on the procedures involved in disannexation, ensuring that landowners can effectively remove their land from these conservation districts if they so choose.

Contention

Given the nature of the legislation, there may be points of contention regarding the implications of disannexation on conservation efforts and local governance. While proponents may view the bill as a means to give landowners more control over their land, opponents might argue that disannexation could undermine the effectiveness of water conservation efforts by reducing the land under conservation districts' jurisdiction. Thus, the balance between landowner rights and effective resource management is a key discussion point surrounding this bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Similar Bills

TX HB3053

Relating to the municipal disannexation of certain areas annexed during a certain period of time.

TX HB2561

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TX SB1499

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TX SB2962

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TX HB2345

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TX SB2965

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TX HB3897

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TX SB2370

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