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To authorize the conveyance of a parcel of land in Whitney Lake, Texas.

Public Law 101-257 · H.R. 2749 · 101st Congress · began in the House

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Mar 20, 1990 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX-6)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to convey to Whitney, Texas, all right, title, and interest of the United States in approximately 45 acres of land located at Whitney Lake, Texas, for use for purposes of a waste water treatment plant.

Committees

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 15 actions.

  1. Mar 20, 1990Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-257.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Mar 8, 1990PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Mar 5, 1990FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  5. Nov 17, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
  6. Oct 11, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Armed Services Committee
  7. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
  8. Jul 11, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Armed Services Committee
  9. Jun 28, 1989FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  11. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  12. FloorFloor · Mr. Anderson asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
  13. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  14. Jun 27, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  15. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.