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Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program, the official text

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S.B. No. 971

AN ACT

relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for

purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Section 15.001(14), Water Code, as added by

Chapter 1064 (S.B. 469), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular

Session, 2023, is repealed.

SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives

a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as

provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this

Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this

Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

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President of the Senate
Speaker of the House

I hereby certify that S.B. No. 971 passed the Senate on

March 13, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0.

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Secretary of the Senate

I hereby certify that S.B. No. 971 passed the House on

May 21, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 126, Nays 20, two

present not voting.

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Chief Clerk of the House

Approved:

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Date

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Governor
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