Bill
HB 2846
86(R) - 2019
House Natural Resources
Senate Water & Rural Affairs
House Natural Resources
Senate Water & Rural Affairs
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)
Lyle Larson
Co-Author(s)
Will Metcalf
Four Price
Ed Thompson
John Zerwas
Sponsor(s)
Joan Huffman
Co-Sponsor(s)
Brian Birdwell
Larry Taylor
Bill Caption
Relating to the sale of the Allens Creek Reservoir project.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB
2846 would require the City of Houston to enter in a contract with Brazos River
Authority in order to transfer the ownership of the Allen’s Creek Reservoir
Project. This contract would include water permits, federal guidelines, the ability to construct
the project, and the transfer of funds to not exceed $5 million dollars
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas Action remains neutral on HB 2846 as the bill does not affect our liberty principles.
Organizations Supporting
Dow Chemical Company
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Texas Association of Manufacturers
Texas Chemical Council