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TX SB480
TX SB480Relating 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.
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Introduced
11/22/2024
11/22/2024
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Passed
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT 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.
AI Summary
This bill expands the legal authority of local governments in Texas to enter into interlocal contracts (agreements between governmental entities) for water research and planning activities. Specifically, the new law allows local governments to collaborate with other local governments, the state government, or the federal government to jointly conduct research or planning efforts related to water resources. This provision is being added as Section 791.038 to Subchapter C of Chapter 791 in the Texas Government Code, which governs interlocal cooperation. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both the Texas Senate and House of Representatives; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025. The legislation aims to facilitate more collaborative and comprehensive approaches to water resource management by enabling local governments to pool their resources, expertise, and efforts in studying and planning water-related initiatives.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective immediately (on 05/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB480 |
| Analysis (Enrolled) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB00480F.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00480F.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00480H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB00480H.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00480E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00480S.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00480I.htm |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB00480I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00480I.htm |
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