HB 3383
AN ACT relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Allows local governments in Texas to enter into collaborative contracts with state, federal, or other local government entities for water research and planning activities. It provides legal authorization for municipalities, counties, and other local governmental bodies to jointly develop and participate in projects focused on water resources, enabling more comprehensive and coordinated water management strategies. The legislation expands local governments' ability to pool resources and expertise to address water-related challenges more effectively.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an interlocal contract with certain governmental entities to participate in water research or planning activities. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 791, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 791.038 to read as follows: Sec. 791.038. CONTRACTS FOR WATER RESEARCH OR PLANNING. A local government may contract with another local government, the state, or the federal government to jointly participate in research or planning activities related to water resources. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an
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