Bill: HB 101, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Natural Resources
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Administration
Companion Bill
SB 675
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Tom Craddick
Bill Caption
Relating to the development of and contracting for reclaimed water
facilities in certain municipalities.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, the state can enter into contracts to repair, reconstruct, replace, expand, operate, and maintain water projects. HB 101 is a local bill that would establish the ability of certain municipalities to qualify to enter into these contracts and clarify that these contracts are payable from a pledge of utility revenues (not from ad valorem taxes). Otherwise, the details of the utility development contract are largely left to the discretion of the municipality.
Vote Recommendation Notes
HB 101 neither uplifts nor offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
