HBA-BSM H.B. 3635 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 3635
By: Cook
Natural Resources
77/19/2001
Enrolled



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Prior to the 77th Legislature, the Wharton County Commissioners Court
performed the duties of promoting improved drainage and flood control in
Wharton County.  An ongoing program of improved drainage and flood control
is important as the population of the county grows.  House Bill 3635
establishes the Wharton County Drainage District, giving the commissioners
court the powers and duties of a drainage district. 

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 3635 creates the Wharton County Drainage District (district)
subject to approval at a confirmation election.  H.B. 3635 provides that
the district is to be governed by a board of five directors, consisting of
the commissioners court of Wharton County.  The board of directors is
required to call and hold an election to confirm the creation of the
district. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2001.