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.