Bill Caption

Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study colonies and Colonia initiatives in this state.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1745 would establish a joint interim committee to conduct a study regarding colonias and to consider a number of issues such as updating the colonia classification system, assessing the definition of colonies across state agencies, adopting new metrics to track conditions in colonias, and reviewing impacts of COVID-19 on colonia residents, among other things.

This joint committee would have to prepare and submit a report to the legislature by September 1, 2022, and would be abolished on November 1, 2022.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on SB 1745.