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TX HB5341

TX HB5341
Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.


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Introduced
04/03/2023
In Committee
04/04/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District, a conservation and reclamation district with the authority to issue bonds and perform dredging and maintenance operations on Lake Houston and its tributaries in Harris County. The district will be governed by a board of directors appointed by the Harris County Commissioners Court, the City of Houston City Council, and the county judge and mayor. The district is prohibited from imposing taxes or fees, and the legislature may appropriate up to $25 million per fiscal year to fund the district's activities, with the appropriations ending in 2025.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Recommendations filed with the Speaker (on 04/28/2023)

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