Opinion No.

Mr. Charles D. Travis Executive Director Texas Parks Wildlife Department 4200 Smith School Road Austin, Texas 78744

Re: Constitutionality of article 7467a, V.T.C.S., which authorizes specified municipalities to acquire state streambeds by annexation

Dear Mr. Travis:

You question the constitutionality of an uncodified statute which authorizes certain qualifying municipalities to acquire, through annexations which are effected pursuant to other authority, the beds of state-owned watercourses. Acts 1925, 39th Leg., ch. 155, at 366 (V.T.C.S. art. 7467a). In particular, you express concern about a…