Bill
HB 1964
86(R) - 2019
House Natural Resources
House Natural Resources
Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Neutral
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Positive
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Neutral
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Positive
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Neutral
Author(s)
Trent Ashby
Co-Author(s)
Lyle Larson
Bill Caption
Relating to the procedure for action on certain applications for an
amendment to a water right.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 1964 would exempt the application process for an amendment
on a water right as long as the case has met other requirements under the
authority of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This bill would
provide for exceptions in the event the case was under review by TCEQ. HB 1964
would also mandate that the determinations for the cases under review be made by the
Executive Director of TCEQ, which would require an additional administrative review.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas Action supports HB 1964 because the bill supports our principles of limited government and property rights by preventing people seeking minor water right amendments from being subject to "burdensome procedural requirements" intended for more significant amendments.
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