Bill: SB 675, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Companion Bill
HB 101
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Kel Seliger
Bill Caption
Relating to the development of and contracting for reclaimed water facilities in certain municipalities.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, the state can enter into contracts to repair, reconstruct, replace, expand, operate, and maintain water projects. SB 675 is a local bill that would establish which municipalities qualify to enter into these contracts; clarify that these contracts are payable from a pledge of utility revenues (not from ad valorem taxes). Otherwise, the details of the utility development contract are largely left to the discretion of the municipality involved.
Vote Recommendation Notes
SB 675 neither uplifts nor offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Texas Association of Business
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association
Texas Oil and Gas Association
Organizations Opposed
Texas Water Infrastructure Network
