Bill: SB 1239, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Van Taylor
Bill Caption
Relating to the authority of a municipality to remove directors of the North Texas Municipal Water District.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 1239 would explicitly authorize the governing body of the city that appointed a director to the North Texas Municipal Water District to remove such a director at any time without cause.
Vote Recommendation Notes
While this is likely sound public policy, this bill neither affirms nor abridges our liberty principles. We remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
City of Garland
Organizations Opposed
Colorado River Municipal Water District
Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club
