Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB 2694 immediately restructures the governance of Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 (BDD4) by shifting elections from November (even years) to May (odd years) and statutorily extending current commissioner terms by 6 to 18 months. Developers and contractors operating within BDD4 must adjust government relations strategies to align with this new cycle and prepare for potential sudden board vacancies triggered by strict new "resign-to-run" provisions.
Rep. Cody Vasut路House Bill路Regular Session
Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 Board of Commissioners
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB2694
HB 2694 immediately restructures the governance of Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 (BDD4) by shifting elections from November (even years) to May (odd years) and statutorily extending current commissioner terms by 6 to 18 months. Developers and contractors operating within BDD4 must adjust government relations strategies to align with this new cycle and prepare for potential sudden board vacancies triggered by strict new "resign-to-run" provisions.
HB2694 was authored by Texas Representative Cody Vasut during the Regular Session.
HB2694 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB2694 is enforced by Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 Board of Commissioners.
The regulatory priority for HB2694 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB2694 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB2694 addresses topics including brazoria drainage district no. 4, special districts & authorities and special districts & authorities--water control improve dist..
Key dates for HB2694: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB2694 establishes the following penalties: administrative penalty of Automatic resignation of office for A commissioner announcing candidacy for another office of profit or trust (other than district commissioner) if the unexpired term exceeds one year and 30 days.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
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