BILL ANALYSIS


                                                     C.S.S.B. 688
                                                         By: Cain
                                                    State Affairs
                                                          3-30-95
                                   Committee Report (Substituted)
BACKGROUND

Article 6673i, V.T.C.S. passed by the 72nd Legislature, concerns
the use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP).  An identical statute
was created by Article 6674i-2, V.T.C.S., also passed by the 72nd
Legislature.  These statutes require the Texas Department of
Transportation to maximize the use of RAP, and, when feasible,
remove and recycle hot mix asphalt from any portion of the state
highway system being repaved.  These statutes authorize the
department to transfer title to RAP to another governmental entity
for use on roads.

PURPOSE

As proposed, C.S.S.B. 688 requires the Texas Department of
Transportation to dispose of all recycled asphalt pavement material
in the most cost effective and environmentally sensitive manner it
deems appropriate, giving priority to political subdivisions of the
state for public works projects.

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 Article 6673i, V.T.C.S., as follows:

     Sec. 1.  Redefines "department."
     
     Sec. 2.  Requires the Texas Department of Transportation to
     dispose of all recycled asphalt pavement material in the most
     cost effective and environmentally sensitive manner it deems
     appropriate, giving priority to political subdivisions of the
     state for the maintenance, development, and construction of
     public works projects.  Provides that disposal of such
     material is not subject to the provisions of the State
     Purchasing and General Services Act or to any other statutory
     or regulatory authority of the General Services Commission. 
     Deletes existing section to make conforming changes.
     
SECTION 2. Repealer:  Article 6674i-2, V.T.C.S. (Reclaimed Asphalt
Pavement).

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.
           Effective date: upon passage.