BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 4742 88R25719 JAM-D By: Lopez, Janie et al. (LaMantia) Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs 5/11/2023 Engrossed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT Studying artificial drainage systems may help ensure the safety and well-being of Texas communities living in flood-prone areas, as projects that relate to flood control infrastructure are crucial to these areas. H.B. 4742 seeks to help resolve the issues that communities like the Rio Grande Valley face by authorizing the Texas Water Development Board to study issues faced by communities with artificial drainage systems and prepare a report containing related recommendations. H.B. 4742 amends current law relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of issues faced by communities with artificial drainage systems. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Defines "artificial drainage system." SECTION 2. Authorizes the Texas Water Development Board, before January 1, 2025, to: (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. Effective date: September 1, 2023.
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center H.B. 4742
88R25719 JAM-D By: Lopez, Janie et al. (LaMantia)
Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
5/11/2023
Engrossed
Senate Research Center
H.B. 4742
88R25719 JAM-D
By: Lopez, Janie et al. (LaMantia)
Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
5/11/2023
Engrossed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Studying artificial drainage systems may help ensure the safety and well-being of Texas communities living in flood-prone areas, as projects that relate to flood control infrastructure are crucial to these areas. H.B. 4742 seeks to help resolve the issues that communities like the Rio Grande Valley face by authorizing the Texas Water Development Board to study issues faced by communities with artificial drainage systems and prepare a report containing related recommendations.
H.B. 4742 amends current law relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of issues faced by communities with artificial drainage systems.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Defines "artificial drainage system."
SECTION 2. Authorizes the Texas Water Development Board, before January 1, 2025, to:
(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. Effective date: September 1, 2023.