Bill
SB 1538
85(R) - 2017
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
House Natural Resources
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
House Natural Resources
Finance
Water
Companion Bill
HB 3746
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
Kirk Watson
Sponsor(s)
Dade Phelan
Bill Caption
Relating to the permissible uses of the floodplain management account.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, the Texas Water Development Board is authorized to use the floodplain management account to assist political subdivisions endeavoring to qualify for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. SB 1538 would also authorize the board to use the fund to the study and create programs to educate the public regarding flood-related information as well as perform other activities related to flood planning, protection, mitigation, and adaptation.
Vote Recommendation Notes
SB 1538 neither uplifts nor offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
Lower Colorado River Authority
The Sierra Club