BILL ANALYSIS


                                                         H.B. 341
                                                By: Kamel (Brown)
                                                    State Affairs
                                                          5-25-95
                              Senate Committee Report (Unamended)
BACKGROUND

Currently, it is not unlawful to operate a motorized vehicle along
a hike and bike trail.  Homes along this area have become
increasingly susceptible to crime.

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 341 prohibits the use of motorized vehicles on
hike and bike trials for purposes other than trail maintenance.

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 Section 13, Article 6701d, V.T.C.S., by adding
Subsection (o), to define "hike and bike trail."

SECTION 2. Amends Section 187, Article 6701d, V.T.C.S., as follows:

     Sec. 187.  New heading: DRIVING UPON SIDEWALK OR HIKE AND BIKE
     TRAIL.  (a)  Prohibits any person from driving a motor vehicle
     upon a sidewalk, sidewalk area, or hike and bike trail except
     upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway.
     
     (b)  Provides that this section does not prohibit the
       operation of a motor vehicle on a hike and bike trail in
       connection with maintenance of the trial.
       
SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 1995.

SECTION 4. Emergency clause.