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HB 3350

Relating to vacancies on the board of directors of the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Stan Gerdes

HB 3350 modifies vacancy-filling procedures for Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District's board of directors, affecting local water resource management governance.

Left pending in committee
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Bill Summary · HB 3350

Legislative bill overview

HB 3350 addresses how vacancies are filled on the board of directors of the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District, a water management agency in Texas. The bill modifies the procedures for appointing replacement board members when positions become empty during a term.

Why is this important

Groundwater conservation districts manage critical water resources for their regions, making board composition and decision-making authority significant for local water policy. How vacancies are filled determines whether appointments remain under existing authority structures or shift to different oversight bodies, affecting governance and accountability.

Potential points of contention

  • Appointment authority: Disagreement over whether current officials or alternative bodies should fill vacancies, potentially shifting power between local government entities
  • Representation and accountability: Concern that appointment methods might not adequately represent affected landowners or the public interest in water management decisions
  • District autonomy: Tension between allowing the district self-governance versus imposing external oversight requirements for filling board positions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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