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June 1999 - NHCRWA Created
On June 18, 1999, George W. Bush, the Governor of Texas (1995-2000) signed HB 2965 into law creating the North Harris County Regional Water Authority. The new law called for a special election to be held on January 15, 2000 so voters could confirm the creation of the Authority and elect Directors to lead it.