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


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 3635
By: Cook
Natural Resources
3/30/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Currently, the Wharton County Commissioners Court perform the duties for
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.