TITLE: Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of issues faced by communities with artificial drainage systems.

SUMMARY: Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of issues faced by communities with artificial drainage systems.

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AN ACT relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of issues faced by communities with artificial drainage systems. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. In this Act, "artificial drainage system" means a system to remove floodwater in a community that lacks topographic relief, slope, and naturally defined floodways. SECTION 2. The Texas Water Development Board, before January 1, 2025, may: (1) study issues faced by communities with artificial drainage systems; and (2) prepare a written report that contains possible recommendations relating to addressing identified issues facing those communities. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.