Bill

HB 1042

84(R) - 2015
Senate Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Senate Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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  • Neutral
  • Neutral
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Author(s)

James Frank

Co-Author(s)

Drew Springer

Bill Caption

Relating to the designation of a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

HB 1042, if passed, would designate a section of river, namely the Little Wichita River in Clay County a half mile upstream from the confluence, as being of unique value for the construction of a reservoir, per Section 16.051(g) of the Water Code. The site is designated for the Ringgold Reservoir.

Vote Recommendation Notes

We recognize that water management is a legitimate function of the state and the designation being exercised in HB 1042 is explicitly allowed in code. As this bill does not actually authorize any projects, but merely provides a designation, it does not positively or negatively influence our principles. We are neutral on HB 1042.