BILL ANALYSIS


                                                         H.B. 228
                                                By: Dear (Sibley)
                                                    State Affairs
                                                         05-24-95
                              Senate Committee Report (Unamended)
BACKGROUND

Article 2372dd-1, V.T.C.S., states that an automotive wrecking and
salvage yard that is located within 1000 feet of a right-of-way
must be screened by natural objects, fences, or other appropriate
means so that it is not visible from the main-traveled way of the
interstate or primary system.  The law also sets forth height
requirements for the wrecking and salvage yard.

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 228 establishes a $100 minimum fine for violation
of the 50-foot right-of-way requirement and for violations of
certain screening requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or
agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Sections 7(a) and (b), Article 2372dd-1,
V.T.C.S., to provide that an offense under this subsection is a
misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and not more
than $500, rather than a Class C misdemeanor.  Makes a conforming
change.

SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.
           Effective date: 90 days after adjournment.