SRC-MAX H.B. 540 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 540
By: Serna (Shapleigh)
International Relations Trade & Technology
5-13-97
Engrossed


DIGEST 

The 74th Legislature established colonia self-help centers to assist
individuals and families of low income and very low income to finance,
refinance, construct, improve, or maintain a safe, suitable home in the
colonias designated service area.  H.B. 540 would provide educational
programs to educate colonia residents. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 540 sets forth provisions regarding educational programs
offered to colonia residents by the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs.  

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 2306.586(c), Government Code, to authorize a
self-help center  to serve individuals  and families of low income and
very low income by providing monthly programs to educate individuals and
families on their rights and responsibilities as property owners. 

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1997.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.