Bill

SB 1129

85(R) - 2017
Senate Transportation
House Transportation
Senate Transportation
House Transportation
Special Districts

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

Sponsor(s)

Abel Herrero

Bill Caption

Relating to franchises granted by navigation districts.

Fiscal Notes

From the Legislative Budget Board: no fiscal implication to the state is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

Under current law, a navigation and canal district may grant franchises to people or corporations on certain property owned or controlled by the district for no longer than 30 years. SB 1129 would change the term from 30 years to 50 years.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This is a procedural bill regarding powers of navigation and canal commissions and does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.

Organizations Supporting

Port of Corpus Christi