El Paso County officials review dozens of state bills; commissioners flag housing, MUDs and solar proposals

El Paso County officials and their state lobbying team briefed the Commissioner's Court on a long list of bills filed this legislative session and on actions the county has taken to track or support county priorities.

Elisa Tamayo, the county—s governmental affairs manager, said the county—s state lobbying team had filed hearing requests and was coordinating directly with authors on multiple bills. "We passed the filing deadline," she said, and noted the legislature has seen an increase in filed measures this session.

The update covered many measures the county is monitoring, including several bills filed by Senator Blanca and Representative Gonzalez involving municipal utility district (MUD) director residency rules, scrap tire and junkyard programs, reimbursements for surviving spouses, and disclosure of water connections on property sales. Tamayo and the lobbyists told the court they had submitted hearing requests and were working with committee staff and the county attorney—s office on language and amendments.

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