SRC-TNM H.B. 1296 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1296 By: Clark (Haywood) Intergovernmental Relations 4-13-97 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, Section 272.001(a), Local Government Code, regarding the sale or exchange of land inaccurately refers to an exception provided by Section 253.007, Local Government Code, which refers to the sale of computer software. H.B. 1296 would remove the inaccurate reference, thereby eliminating misunderstandings as to the intent of the law. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 1296 outlines provisions regarding the notice of a sale or an exchange of land by a political subdivision. 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 272.001(a), Local Government Code, to require notice to the general public of the offer of land owned by a political subdivision for sale or exchange to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in either the county in which the land is located or, if there is no such newspaper, in an adjoining county, except as provided by Section 253.008, rather than Section 253.007. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.