Bill

SB 1842

85(R) - 2017
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
House Natural Resources
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
House Natural Resources
Utilities

Companion Bill

HB 2777

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Eddie Lucio III

Sponsor(s)

Dade Phelan

Bill Caption

Relating to an application for the amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity in an area within the boundaries of a political subdivision.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1842 would allow a Class A utility to apply to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for an amendment of a municipal utility district's certificate of convenience and necessity that would allow the utility to have the same rights and powers under the certificate as the MUD. Criteria for the application and other related procedures regarding review and approval would be established.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Given the procedural nature of this bill, SB 1842 does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.