H.B. No. 4583 amends Section 572.053 of the Local Government Code to provide new provisions regarding the dissolution of a public utility agency. The bill allows public entities participating in a public utility agency to make changes through concurrent ordinances, which include the ability to add or delete entities from participation, as well as the authority to dissolve the agency entirely. Upon dissolution, all obligations, assets, permits, and licenses of the agency would be transferred to the remaining public entities. Additionally, if a public entity is the only remaining participant in the agency, it may dissolve the agency by ordinance.

The bill introduces specific legal language to facilitate these changes, including the insertion of provisions that outline the process for dissolution and the transfer of responsibilities. The new language clarifies the roles of public entities in managing their participation in utility agencies and provides a clear framework for dissolution when necessary. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 572.053 (Local Government Code 572)