Regular Session
Calhoun Port Authority • Office of the Governor
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Existing contracts remain valid and require no amendment. However, future contract approvals, Master Service Agreement (MSA) renewals, and RFP awards will now require four votes for a majority rather than a consensus of an even-numbered board. Adjust your lobbying and negotiation strategies to account for this seventh vote.
No internal training is required for general association members. However, if your organization encourages leadership to serve on the Board, they must be briefed on the new "At-Large" residency requirement, which differs from the precinct-specific requirements of the other six seats.
Candidate Affidavit: Any individual seeking this office (via appointment or election) must file a sworn affidavit with the Calhoun Port Authority.
There are no direct statutory fee increases. However, the addition of a seventh commissioner eliminates tie-votes, potentially accelerating decisions on tariff adjustments or channel maintenance fees.
Definition of "Owns Real Property"
The statute requires candidates to own real property but does not define the nature of that ownership (e.g., fractional interest, partnership holdings, or trust beneficiaries).
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Common questions about SB1733
SB1733 expands the Calhoun Port Authority Board of Navigation Commissioners from six to seven members by adding a new at-large position, effective September 1, 2025. This structural change eliminates the potential for 3-3 voting deadlocks on critical industrial leases, tariffs, and infrastructure contracts, shifting the governance dynamic for all entities operating within the Port's jurisdiction. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025.
SB1733 was authored by Texas Senator Lois Kolkhorst during the Regular Session.
SB1733 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB1733 is enforced by Calhoun Port Authority and Office of the Governor.
The compliance urgency for SB1733 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SB1733 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB1733 addresses topics including calhoun port authority, elections, elections--general, special districts & authorities and special districts & authorities--navigation & ports.
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