2023 Legislature Scorecard on Flood Issues: 2 Wins, 4 Losses, 1 Toss-up
2023 Legislature Scorecard on Flood Issues: 2 Wins, 4 Losses, 1 Toss-up
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 07/02/2023 3:40pm
Article Summary:
2023 Legislature Scorecard on Flood Issues: 2 Wins, 4 Losses, 1 Toss-up
The 2023 legislature scorecard on flood issues in Texas shows that there have been 2 wins, 4 losses, and 1 toss-up. The wins include more funding for floodgates on Lake Houston and reforms to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The losses include bills that would have created a Gulf Coast Resiliency District, required financial surety for sand mine cleanup, and established a Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District. Another bill that would have redirected surplus revenue to the Flood Infrastructure Fund also failed. Additionally, a bill implementing reforms for the San Jacinto River Authority passed but failed due to an amendment that led to the resignation of the general manager.
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Date: 07/02/2023 3:40pm
Article Summary:
2023 Legislature Scorecard on Flood Issues: 2 Wins, 4 Losses, 1 Toss-up
The 2023 legislature scorecard on flood issues in Texas shows that there have been 2 wins, 4 losses, and 1 toss-up. The wins include more funding for floodgates on Lake Houston and reforms to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The losses include bills that would have created a Gulf Coast Resiliency District, required financial surety for sand mine cleanup, and established a Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District. Another bill that would have redirected surplus revenue to the Flood Infrastructure Fund also failed. Additionally, a bill implementing reforms for the San Jacinto River Authority passed but failed due to an amendment that led to the resignation of the general manager.
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