The bill, S.B. No. 3068, proposes to rename the Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District to the Southeast Regional Management District. This change is reflected in the amendments to the heading of Chapter 3891 of the Special District Local Laws Code, as well as in the definitions and nature of the district. The term "Harris-Montgomery Counties" is removed from the legal language, and the new name "Southeast Regional" is inserted in its place throughout the relevant sections of the code.

Additionally, the bill modifies the appointment process for directors of the district. The board is now authorized 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. This change aims to streamline the appointment process and ensure that the board can effectively manage its governance. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

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)