The bill, H.B. No. 2989, proposes to rename and redefine the Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District, previously known as the Chambers County Improvement District No. 1. The amendments include changes to the heading of Chapter 3854 in the Special District Local Laws Code, replacing the old name with "Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District." Additionally, the definition of "District" is updated to reflect this new name, and the nature of the district is clarified as a political subdivision of the state under its new designation.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the rights, powers, and privileges of the district, ensuring it retains all the rights conferred by existing laws applicable to similar districts. Notably, it specifies that Section 60.033 of the Water Code does not apply to the district, and it allows the district to acquire interests in land in accordance with Chapters 49, 54, or 60 of the Water Code. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 3854.001, Special District Local Laws Code 3854.002, Special District Local Laws Code 3854.151, Special District Local Laws Code 3854.153 (Special District Local Laws Code 3854)