Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 5320: Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Starr County Drainage District, the change of the name of the Starr County Drainage District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District, the dissolution of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District, and the transfer of the assets and liabilities of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the imposition of a tax.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 5320 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Starr County Drainage District, the change of the name of the Starr County Drainage District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District, the dissolution of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District, and the transfer of the assets and liabilities of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the imposition of a tax. Primary sponsor: Ryan Guillen (Republican), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ryan Guillen (Republican); Judith Zaffirini (Democratic).