HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   Special Purpose Districts 

TIME & DATE: 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 30, 2017 

PLACE:       E2.014 
CHAIR:       Rep. Jim Murphy 

The committee will meet to consider the following interim charges:

Interim Charge #1:  Evaluate the impact of Hurricane Harvey on residential communities within special purpose districts and districts' capacity to respond.  Review the role and adequacy of the districts in emergency preparedness and response.  Make recommendations for strengthening districts' emergency operations.

Interim Charge #2:  Review the statutes and procedures related to state approval and oversight of water district bonds that finance utility, infrastructure, and other projects.  Identify opportunities for improving the state's oversight of bond issuance and make recommendations for statutory changes.

Interim Charge #3: Investigate the feasibility of dissolving special purpose districts and determine if there are criteria that would make dissolution acceptable.  Make recommendations for codifying the dissolution requirements and procedures.

Public testimony will follow invited testimony. 

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.