H.B. No. 5698 amends the legal framework governing the Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District by changing its name to the Southeast Regional Management District. The bill updates the heading of Chapter 3891 in the Special District Local Laws Code to reflect this new name, and it modifies the definition of "District" to refer to the Southeast Regional Management District instead of the Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District. Additionally, the nature of the district is clarified to confirm its status as a special district created under the Texas Constitution.

The bill also revises the procedures for appointing directors to the board of the district. It allows the board to either recommend individuals to the Harris County Commissioners Court for appointment or petition the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to appoint members to the succeeding board. If the board chooses to petition, the commission will appoint the new board based on the recommendations provided by the current board. This change aims to streamline the appointment process and ensure effective governance of the district.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 3891.001, Special District Local Laws Code 3891.002, Special District Local Laws Code 3891.052 (Special District Local Laws Code 3891)
House Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 3891.001, Special District Local Laws Code 3891.002, Special District Local Laws Code 3891.052 (Special District Local Laws Code 3891)
Engrossed: Special District Local Laws Code 3891.001, Special District Local Laws Code 3891.002, Special District Local Laws Code 3891.052 (Special District Local Laws Code 3891)
Senate Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 3891.001, Special District Local Laws Code 3891.002, Special District Local Laws Code 3891.052 (Special District Local Laws Code 3891)
Enrolled: Special District Local Laws Code 3891.001, Special District Local Laws Code 3891.002, Special District Local Laws Code 3891.052 (Special District Local Laws Code 3891)