BILL ANALYSIS



H.B. 895
By: Raymond
April 24, 1995
Committee Report (Unamended)


BACKGROUND

The San Antonio Missions National Historic Park is a compilation of
missions, ranches, and farms.  Rancho de las Cabras, approximately
25 miles southeast of San Antonio, near Floresville, was the
Mission Espada rancho.  Parts of the walls of the original
fortified compound and of the interior buildings still stand.

In 1993, the Legislature passed HB 866 which transferred the
ranch's title to the National Parks Service for the preservation of
the mission.  U.S. Justice Department attorneys ruled that the bill
conflicted with federal standards and recommended that it be
amended.

PURPOSE

HB 895 repeals Section 1(b), Chapter 427, Acts of the 73rd
Legislature, Regular Session, 1993,  so that the existing law will
be compatible with federal law.  HB 895 will allow the title of
Rancho de las Cabras to be transferred to the National Park
Service.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1  Repeals Section 1(b), Chapter 427, Acts of the 73rd
           Legislature, Regular Session, 1993.

SECTION 2  Emergency clause.

SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE ACTION

H.B. 895 was considered by the committee in a public hearing on
February 28, 1995.

The following persons testified in favor of the bill:

           Representative Richard Raymond; and
           Robert Amdor, representing himself.

The following person testified neutrally on the bill:

           Mike Herring, representing the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department.

The bill was referred to a subcommittee to be named later by the
Chair.

On February 28, 1995, the Chair named the following subcommittee
members:  Representatives Mowery, Alexander, and Howard.

After being recalled from subcommittee, H.B. 895 was considered by
the committee in a public hearing on April 24, 1995.  

The bill was reported favorably without amendment, with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the
Committee on Local and Consent Calendars, by a record vote of 8
ayes, 0 nays, 0 pnv, 1 absent.