86R16029 SLB-D By: Canales H.B. No. 4438 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the powers and duties of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 5007, Special District Local Laws Code, is amended by adding Section 5007.011 to read as follows: Sec. 5007.011. SHIP CHANNEL TRAFFIC. The authority shall control traffic in the ship channel in a manner consistent with: (1) best practices for the navigation of large ships; and (2) fair and equitable access to the ship channel for all vessels. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.