Bill

HB 1222

84(R) - 2015
House Natural Resources
House Natural Resources

Companion Bill

SB 1337

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Eddie Lucio III

Bill Caption

Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 1222, if passed, would modify the Water Code (Section 16.053) by exempting certain financial assistance programs from being subject to water loss audits. The various financial programs which could be used to fund water projects are listed under Chapter 15 of the code. The programs which would be exempted are the Water Bond Insurance Program, Research and Planning Program, Financial Assistance for Water Pollution Control and, Program for Water and Wastewater Financial Assistance for Disadvantaged Rural Communities.

Vote Recommendation Notes

The rationale behind HB 1222 is a reasonable one, in that programs which have nothing to do with water supply projects have no reason to be subject to water loss audits. However, since this bill is essentially procedural, and does not positively, nor negatively affect our principles, we are neutral on HB 1222.

Organizations Supporting

City of Fort Worth
Texas Association of Realtors