By: González, et al. (Senate Sponsor - Rodríguez) H.B. No. 988
(In the Senate - Received from the House May 11, 2015;
May 13, 2015, read first time and referred to Committee on
Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs; May 20, 2015, reported
adversely, with favorable Committee Substitute by the following
vote: Yeas 6, Nays 0; May 20, 2015, sent to printer.)
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COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.B. No. 988 By: Rodríguez
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study of the feasibility of establishing a visitors
center at Hueco Tanks State Park in El Paso County.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. STUDY. The Parks and Wildlife Department shall
conduct a study to examine the need for and feasibility of
establishing a visitors center at Hueco Tanks State Park in El Paso
County. The department shall collaborate with the local community
and surrounding landowners in planning for the development of the
visitors center site.
SECTION 2. REPORT. Not later than May 1, 2016, the Parks
and Wildlife Department shall report the results of the study to the
legislature. The report must contain a recommendation on whether
to establish a visitors center at Hueco Tanks State Park in El Paso
County.
SECTION 3. EXPIRATION. This Act expires January 1, 2017.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September
1, 2015.
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