Bill: SB 1842, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
2nd Chamber Committee
House Natural Resources
Companion Bill
HB 2777
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| 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.
