Texas Senate Bill SB528

Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Caption

Relating to the limitation on the maintenance and operation tax of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.

Impact

The enactment of SB528 is expected to significantly influence the tax structure related to groundwater management within the North Plains region. Local governments and conservation authorities will need to adapt to these limitations as they may restrict their capacity to fund essential conservation activities. This bill's focus on tax parameters could enhance financial transparency and accountability while enabling more effective allocation of financial resources for groundwater sustainability.

Summary

Senate Bill 528 aims to impose a limitation on the maintenance and operation tax of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District. By repealing existing legislation under Section 8887.151, this bill intends to regulate the financial operations concerning groundwater conservation in the specified district. The primary objective is to provide a clearer fiscal framework for managing water resources while ensuring that the necessary funds for conservation efforts can still be feasibly gathered without imposing excessive burdens on local stakeholders.

Contention

There may be discussions surrounding the implications of limiting the operational tax, particularly concerning the financial autonomy of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District. Some stakeholders might express concerns that such limitations could hinder the district's ability to effectively manage groundwater resources and implement necessary conservation measures. Balancing fiscal constraints with environmental needs will be essential to ensure that the goals of conservation are still met even with the financial limitations imposed by the bill.