SB 307
bill lifts the 18-member cap on a water board
Filed
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
Caption
relating to composition of the board of directors of the Central Texas Water Alliance.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Minimum of 5 directors. Maximum: whatever the board decides.
This bill removes the 18-member cap on the board of directors of the Central Texas Water Alliance, leaving only a minimum of 5 members. It touches the Alliance's board and the local sponsors that are given directors on it. The board can now grow as large as it decides, with no ceiling in state law, starting September 1, 2027.
Receipt
The receipt
90R-SB307 · 2026-11-09
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ITEM
relating to composition of the board of directors of the Central Texas Water Alliance.
WHAT IT DOES
Minimum of 5 directors. Maximum: whatever the board decides.
This bill removes the 18-member cap on the board of directors of the Central Texas Water Alliance, leaving only a minimum of 5 members. It touches the Alliance's board and the local sponsors that are given directors on it. The board can now grow as large as it decides, with no ceiling in state law, starting September 1, 2027.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate
- Filed
FILED UNDER
THE TEXT
…“is governed by a board of directors consisting of at least 5 [ and”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
By striking the 18-member ceiling, the bill lets this special district's board add an unlimited number of director positions.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 12, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$55,000.00
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$55,000.00
- Cash
- $55,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $55,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 13, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100985131, 101008112, 101072110.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$55,000.00
- Cash
- $55,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $55,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 13, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100985131, 101008112, 101072110.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas Senate · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 S Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:41 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Subjects
CENTRAL TEXAS WATER ALLIANCE (DQ5ZE)
Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
Text
The text as introduced · 164 words
90R3883 MP-F By: Flores S.B. No. 307 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to composition of the board of directors of the Central Texas Water Alliance. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 11020.0108, Special District Local Laws Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 11020.0108. REAPPORTIONMENT OF DIRECTORS. After the addition or removal of a sponsor under this subchapter, the board by rule shall reapportion the directors of the alliance among the sponsors in accordance with Section 11020.0201(c)(2). The board may increase or decrease the number of directors on the board in accordance with Section 11020.0201 [ 11020.0201(a) ]. SECTION 2. Section 11020.0201(a), Special District Local Laws Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) Except for the initial board of directors, the alliance is governed by a board of directors consisting of at least 5 [ and not more than 18 ] members. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.