The bill, S.B. No. 1933, amends the Special District Local Laws Code to establish new guidelines for the appointment and qualifications of the board of directors of the Agua Special Utility District. It introduces a definition for "Commission" as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and specifies that the district will be governed by a board of seven directors appointed by the commission. The bill outlines a new appointment process, requiring public notice of open positions, a standard application form, and a review process for evaluating applicants. Additionally, it sets forth qualifications for directors, including residency in the district and relevant experience in water utility management or public service.

The bill also includes provisions for the removal of directors, allowing for removal by a majority of the other directors under specific circumstances, and mandates that the commission be notified of any removals. It repeals certain existing provisions related to director qualifications and appointment processes, streamlining the governance structure. Importantly, the changes do not affect the terms of current directors but require that any new appointments after the bill's effective date adhere to the new guidelines. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2025, if not.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 7201.001, Special District Local Laws Code 7201.055, Special District Local Laws Code 7201.058, Special District Local Laws Code 7201.059, The following provisions of the Special District Local Laws Code 49.052 (Special District Local Laws Code 7201, The following provisions of the Special District Local Laws Code 49)