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TexasHB 152089th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to the Angelina and Neches River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

Sponsored By: César Blanco (Democratic), Stan Kitzman

Signed by Governor

ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITYGovernorSpecial Districts & Authorities--River AuthoritiesSunset--Commission BillsPUBLIC NOTICESTAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAININGSUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Public gains river authority complaint protections

The Angelina and Neches River Authority board must adopt policies giving the public a reasonable chance to speak on issues it handles. The authority must maintain a system to handle complaints promptly and efficiently. Records must identify the parties, subject, review or investigation results, and final outcome. The authority must make its complaint investigation and resolution procedures available. It must periodically update complaint parties until final resolution, unless notice would jeopardize an investigation.

River authority directors face removal standards

Angelina and Neches River Authority directors face removal for lacking required qualifications or violating local government conflict-of-interest law. Grounds also include illness or disability preventing substantial service for a substantial part of the term. Another ground is missing more than half of eligible regular meetings in a calendar year without a majority-approved board excuse. The general manager must report possible grounds to the president, who must notify the governor and attorney general. If the president is involved, the next-highest-ranking director handles those notices; a removal ground alone does not invalidate board actions.

River authority keeps recurring state reviews

The Angelina and Neches River Authority remains subject to Texas Sunset Act reviews, but that act cannot abolish it. Reviews follow the schedule for agencies set to end on September 1, 2037, and every 12 years afterward. This sets recurring outside oversight without ending the authority under the Sunset Act.

River authority directors face training requirements

Beginning December 1, 2025, Angelina and Neches River Authority directors must finish training before voting, deliberating, or counting as present. Training covers operations, programs, rules, budgets, rulemaking limits, audits, and laws governing river authorities. It also covers open meetings, public records, administrative procedures, and conflict-of-interest disclosures. The general manager must provide an annual training manual, and directors must sign that they received and reviewed it. Appointed directors get training travel costs reimbursed, whether they attend before or after formally qualifying for office; no amount is specified.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • César Blanco

    Democratic • Senate

  • Stan Kitzman

    House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 346 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 31 • No: 0

House vote • 5/2/2025

Record vote

Yes: 140 • No: 0

House vote • 5/1/2025

Record vote

Yes: 127 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Natural Resources

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Local Government

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/22/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/21/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/21/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/20/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/20/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/19/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/19/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/19/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/19/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/19/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/19/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/19/2025Senate

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/19/2025Senate

  16. Placed on intent calendar

    5/16/2025Senate

  17. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/13/2025Senate

  18. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/13/2025Senate

  19. Vote taken in committee

    5/12/2025Senate

  20. Considered in public hearing

    5/12/2025Senate

  21. Left pending in committee

    5/8/2025Senate

  22. Testimony taken in committee

    5/8/2025Senate

  23. Considered in public hearing

    5/8/2025Senate

  24. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/8/2025Senate

  25. Referred to Local Government

    5/5/2025Senate

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