Bill

HB 961

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

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Joe Farias

Co-Author(s)

Roland Gutierrez
Lyle Larson
Trey Martinez Fischer
Justin Rodriguez

Bill Caption

Relating to the exemption of certain school district property from certain infrastructure fees charged for the control of excess water or storm water.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 961, if passed, would modify the Local Government Code (Section 580.003) allowing school districts located in counties with a population of 1.5 million or more and contain a municipality in which at least 75% of the population resides to include school districts among the entities exempt from county, municipality, or utility district fees regarding excess water or storm water, along with institutions of higher education.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This legislation does not have any bearing on our liberty principles, therefore we are neutral.

Organizations Opposed

City of San Antonio