Bill: HB 2252, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Land & Resource Management
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Wayne Faircloth
Co-Author(s)
Mark Keough
Sponsor(s)
Larry Taylor
Co-Sponsor(s)
Judith Zaffirini
Bill Caption
Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 2252 would establish a joint interim committee to continue to study the creation of a coastal barrier system to prevent storm surge damage to gulf beaches or coastal ports, industry, or property. The committee would be required to provide a report on its findings and
any recommendations to the governor and the legislature by December, 2018.
Vote Recommendation Notes
HB 2252 neither uplifts nor offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
Dow Chemical Company
Huntsman Corps
Texas Association of Business
Texas Association of Manufacturers
Texas Chemical Council
Texas Municipal League
Valero
