H.B. No. 4742
AN ACT
relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of issues
faced by communities with artificial drainage systems.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. In this Act, "artificial drainage system" means
a system to remove floodwater in a community that lacks topographic
relief, slope, and naturally defined floodways.
SECTION 2. The Texas Water Development Board, before
January 1, 2025, may:
(1) study issues faced by communities with artificial
drainage systems; and
(2) prepare a written report that contains possible
recommendations relating to addressing identified issues facing
those communities.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 4742 was passed by the House on May 6,
2023, by the following vote: Yeas 94, Nays 40, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 4742 was passed by the Senate on May
19, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor