HBA-BSM H.B. 2913 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 2913
By: Bonnen
Natural Resources
7/25/2001
Enrolled



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Prior to the 77th Legislature, the Brazoria County Conservation and
Reclamation District Number Three (district) had the tax rate for
maintenance set at $0.10 on each $100 of assessed valuation.  The district
believed that to better maintain the more than 600 miles of ditches they
have jurisdiction over, the tax rate should be increased.  House Bill 2913
authorizes the commissioners of the district to raise the tax and the daily
salary of district commissioners. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

House Bill 2913 amends law to increase the compensation of the
commissioners of the Brazoria County Conservation and Reclamation District
Number Three from $20 a day to $100.  The bill also requires the
commissioners by majority vote to set a tax rate not exceeding $0.15 on
each $100 of assessed valuation for maintenance taxes levied and collected
by the district. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

June 16, 2001.