Bill: SB 1468, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

Senate Intergovernmental Relations

2nd Chamber Committee

House Land & Resource Management

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Positive Neutral Positive Neutral

Author(s)

Donna Campbell

Sponsor(s)

Vikki Goodwin

Bill Caption

Relating to annexation by certain municipalities of a special district under a strategic partnership agreement.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 1468 would limit the circumstances and terms under which certain municipalities which operate a municipally owned water utility and are party to a strategic partnership agreement may exercise their powers of annexation. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports SB 1468. Even though this is a local bill, it would protect the property rights of the people it affects which is in alignment with our limited government principle.


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