88R24452 LRM-F
By: Lozano H.B. No. 4483
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 4483:
By: Canales C.S.H.B. No. 4483
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute
regarding the economic impact of navigation districts on the state
and local economies.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. STUDY ON ECONOMIC IMPACT OF NAVIGATION
DISTRICTS. (a) The Texas A&M Transportation Institute shall
conduct a study to examine the economic impact and potential for
economic growth of navigation districts in this state. The study
shall determine:
(1) the direct economic impact of each navigation
district on the economy of this state;
(2) the total population located in the boundaries of
each navigation district; and
(3) the projected economic growth over the next 10
years for each navigation district.
(b) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (a) of
this section, the study shall determine the economic impact,
population, and projected economic growth of each navigation
district at the county level.
SECTION 2. REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2024, the
Texas A&M Transportation Institute shall submit to the lieutenant
governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and each
member of the legislature a written report containing the results
of the study under Section 1 of this Act.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September
1, 2023.