BWH H.B. 501 75(R)BILL ANALYSIS


COUNTY AFFAIRS
H.B. 501
By: Woolley
3-12-97
Committee Report (Unamended)



BACKGROUND 

Section 791.012 of the Texas Government Code states that local governments
that are parties to an inter-local contract for the performance of a
service may, in performing the service, apply the local law of a party as
agreed by the parties.  However, general law cities follow state law with
respect to the purchase of goods and services, so there is no local law to
apply. 

PURPOSE

This bill clarifies the language of Sec. 791.012 Texas Government Code, as
it applies to the law which governs inter-local contracts. 

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. Amends the wording of Sec. 791.012 Texas Government Code by
striking "local" thereby expanding the law which is applicable to
interlocal contracts. 

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.  Effective upon passage.