TITLE: Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.

SUMMARY: Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 552.053, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Subsections (d-2) and (d-3) to read as follows: (d-2) A municipality may exempt property from all or a portion of drainage charges under Section 552.047 if the property is used as the principal residence of an individual who is: (1) disabled as defined by Section 11.13(m), Tax Code; (2) 65 years of age or older; (3) a veteran of the armed services of the United States; or (4) a member of the armed services of the United States on active deployment. (d-3) The municipality may impose additional eligibility requirements for an exemption authorized under Subsection (d-2). SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.