Section 418.056. Wet Debris Study Group

TX Govt Code § 418.056 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 418.056. WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP. (a) In this section, "study group" means the wet debris study group established under this section.

(b) The wet debris study group is established and composed of representatives of the division, any other state agencies selected by the division, and local and federal governmental entities.

(c) The chief of the division serves as chair of the study group.

(d) The study group shall study issues related to preventing the creation of wet debris and best practices for clearing wet debris following a disaster, including:

(1) the creation of maintenance programs for bodies of water in this state;

(2) issues related to the clearance of wet debris on private property following a disaster; and

(3) potential sources of funding for the clearance of wet debris following a disaster.

(e) Not later than November 1, 2020, the study group shall submit a report containing recommendations on the issues described by Subsection (d) to each member of the legislature.

(f) The study group is abolished and this section expires January 1, 2021.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 6), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.

Text of section as added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1116 (H.B. 2325), Sec. 1

See also other Secs. 418.056 added by the 86th Legislature.