89R14359 CMO-F
By: Lopez of Cameron, Longoria, Guerra, H.B. No. 4331
Martinez, Guillen, et al.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the
state environmental review process for certain projects eligible
for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund and the
implementation of streamlining procedures based on the results of
the study.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Not later than January 1, 2027, the Texas Water
Development Board shall:
(1) conduct a study to identify ways to streamline the
state environmental review process of flood control and drainage
projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood
infrastructure fund under Chapter 15, Water Code; and
(2) develop and implement internal guidelines and
procedures to streamline the state environmental review process for
projects described by Subdivision (1) of this section based on the
results of the study conducted under that subdivision.
SECTION 2. This Act expires September 1, 2027.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2025.