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Committee adopts amendment to require county approval for state-park permits in SB 473

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE · March 16, 2021
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Summary

Senate Bill 473, amended to add county approval for a new state-park permit with the Alcoholic Beverage Control board, passed the City, County & Local Affairs Committee; sponsors said the change standardizes park operations and aids tourism while members sought assurances about local control where parks straddle jurisdictions.

The committee voted to pass Senate Bill 473 with an amendment that requires county approval for a new state-park permit administered by the Alcoholic Beverage Control board.

Senator Missy Irvin, the sponsor, said the amendment was requested by committee members and ensures county (quorum court) approval is part of the…

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