Bill
SB 2265
85(R) - 2017
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
Energy
Environment
Special Districts
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)
Larry Taylor
Co-Author(s)
Paul Bettencourt
Sylvia Garcia
Eddie Lucio Jr.
Bill Caption
Relating to the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority and expanding the territory and powers of the authority; authorizing fees and the issuance of bonds.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 2265 would expand the territory of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority to include Jefferson and Orange counties and would change the composition of the board. This bill would also make provision for a project to construct a coastal barrier along the coastal spine to protect areas vulnerable to damage from hurricane-induced storm surges, provided there is sufficient funding. If such a project is undertaken, an advisory committee would be established for the duration of the project.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This local bill does not substantially affect our liberty principles. We remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Chemical Council