HBA-MSH, CBW H.B. 2794 77(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 2794
By: Eiland
Land & Resource Management
7/18/2001
Enrolled



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

The United States Army Corps of Engineers deposits beach-quality sand
dredged in constructing and maintaining navigational inlets and channels of
the state on eroding beaches.  This activity provides nourishment for
beaches, contributes to the  development of wetland habitats, and saves the
public money. House Bill 2794 requires the commissioner of the General Land
Office to adopt rules regarding the placement of beach-quality sand on
eroding beaches adjacent to where the sand is being dredged. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that rulemaking
authority is expressly delegated to the commissioner of the General Land
Office in SECTION 1 (Sec. 33.602, Natural Resources Code) of this bill. 

ANALYSIS

House Bill 2794 amends the Natural Resource Code to require the
commissioner of the General Land Office to adopt rules requiring that
beach-quality sand dredged in constructing and maintaining navigation
inlets and channels of the state be placed on eroding beaches or used to
restore eroding wetlands wherever practicable. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2001.