S.B. No. 2407 aims to amend the governance structure of the Lower Neches Valley Authority in accordance with recommendations from the Sunset Advisory Commission. The bill specifies that the authority will be subject to review under the Texas Sunset Act, with a scheduled review every 12 years, beginning in 2037. It introduces new provisions regarding the board of directors, including the designation of a board president by the governor, the separation of policy-making and management functions, and the establishment of grounds for the removal of board members. These grounds include failure to maintain required qualifications, violation of local government laws, inability to fulfill duties due to illness, and excessive absences from meetings.

Additionally, the bill mandates that newly appointed board members complete a training program before participating in board activities, with specific topics outlined for the training. It also requires the authority to maintain a system for handling complaints and to provide the public with opportunities to address the board. The provisions regarding training will apply to all current and future board members, but existing members will have until December 1, 2025, to complete the required training. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 8504.0021 (Special District Local Laws Code 8504)
Senate Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 8504.0021 (Special District Local Laws Code 8504)
Engrossed: Special District Local Laws Code 8504.0021 (Special District Local Laws Code 8504)
House Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 8504.0021 (Special District Local Laws Code 8504)