BILL ANALYSIS



H.B. 1442
By: HOLZHEAUSER
February 28, 1995
Committee Report (Unamended)


BACKGROUND

With certain limited exceptions, current law does not provide
express authority to the Railroad Commission of Texas to accept or
receive gifts, grants, or money from private or federal sources in
support of its programs.


PURPOSE

As proposed, this bill authorizes the Railroad Commission of Texas
to solicit, receive, and accept grants, gifts, or money from any
source in support of any purpose or program of the commission.


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 Title 112, Revised Statutes, by adding Article
6447i to allow the commission to request, accept, or administer
gifts, grants, and donations or other assistance from various
sources to carry out any commission responsibilities authorized by
law.

SECTION 2.  Emergency clause.


SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE ACTION

H.B. 1442 was considered by the Energy Resources Committee in a
public hearing on February 27, 1995. Brenda Loudermilk of the
Railroad Commission of Texas testified on the bill. No one
testified for or against the bill. The motion to report H.B. 1442,
without amendment, to the full House with the recommendation that
it do pass and be printed carried by the record vote of 8 Ayes, 0
Nays, 0 PNV, and 1 Absent.