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
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • 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