Bill

SB 625

86(R) - 2019
Senate Water & Rural Affairs
House Natural Resources
Senate Water & Rural Affairs
House Natural Resources
Sunset Act

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Brian Birdwell
Dawn Buckingham
Bob Hall
Robert Nichols
Kirk Watson

Sponsor(s)

Senfronia Thompson

Bill Caption

Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 625 is the sunset review bill for the Nueces River Authority. The bill would extended the authority's operations until 2031 and would institute a number of recommendations put forth by the Sunset Commission, such as making the president of the board appointed by the Governor as opposed to elected by the board, and creating new policies regarding required training, dispute resolution, and hearings.  

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 625 as it does not affect our liberty principles.