H.B. No. 1615 is a legislative act aimed at revising local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts in Texas, specifically establishing the Willacy County Navigation District and the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. The bill introduces Chapter 5008, which details the governance structure, powers, and financial provisions for the Willacy County Navigation District, including the establishment of a board of commissioners and the authority to impose ad valorem taxes and issue bonds. Additionally, Chapters 8512 and 8515 are added to the Special District Local Laws Code, outlining the governance and operational powers of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, emphasizing water management, conservation, and infrastructure development.

The bill also amends existing legislation regarding the Escondido Watershed District, updating its powers and financial operations, including the authority to control and distribute water and engage in flood prevention measures. Significant deletions from previous law clarify the district's jurisdiction by focusing on geographical boundaries rather than blanket benefits for all territory within the district. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the repeal of various statutes related to navigation and water districts, emphasizing that the act serves as a codification of existing laws without substantive changes. The bill is set to take effect on April 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Subtitle A, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.01, Subtitle G, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.02, Subtitle I, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.03, Subtitle J, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.04 (Subtitle I, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1, Subtitle G, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1, Subtitle J, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1, Subtitle A, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1)
House Committee Report: Subtitle A, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.01, Subtitle G, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.02, Subtitle I, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.03, Subtitle J, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.04 (Subtitle I, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1, Subtitle G, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1, Subtitle J, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1, Subtitle A, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1)
Engrossed: Subtitle A, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.01, Subtitle G, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.02, Subtitle I, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.03, Subtitle J, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.04 (Subtitle I, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1, Subtitle G, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1, Subtitle J, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1, Subtitle A, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1)
Enrolled: Subtitle A, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.01, Subtitle G, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.02, Subtitle I, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.03, Subtitle J, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1.04 (Subtitle I, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1, Subtitle G, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1, Subtitle J, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1, Subtitle A, Title , Special District Local Laws Code 1)