Bill

SB 1744

87(R) - 2021
Senate Local Government
Senate Local Government

Contact the Author

Judith Zaffirini

Phone:

512-463-0121

Capitol Office:

1E.14

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Judith Zaffirini

Bill Caption

Relating to the services provided by a Colonia self-help center.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1744 would expand the scope of allowable services offered by colonia self-help centers to include offering assistance with securing employment, expanding a small business, or managing personal finances. 

SB 1744 would expand statutory prohibitions preventing self-help centers from providing certain services to colonias if water service and suitable wastewater disposal are not available.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Colonia self-help centers are funded by federal community development block grants and the provisions of this bill will not increase public spending in support of these centers. Texas Action is neutral on SB 1744. 

Contact the Author

Judith Zaffirini

Phone:

512-463-0121

Capitol Office:

1E.14

Email: