JKM C.S.H.B. 2252 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT C.S.H.B. 2252 By: Oliveira 3-26-97 Committee Report (Substituted) BACKGROUND Texas A&M University has built four Centers for Housing and Urban Development (CHUD) in colonias along to U.S. - Mexico border. These centers help colonia residents access services provided by the government, private industry, and nonprofit organizations. CHUDs serve as "onestop" locations for a variety of social and educational services. PURPOSE CSHB 2252 will increase funding to a variety of programs that are to be administered by Texas A&M through the Centers for Housing and Urban Development. 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. Subchapter C, Chapter 40, Human Resources Code is amended by adding Section 40.066 as follows: Sec. 40.066. ACCOUNT FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF COLONIA. Directs the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to use $500,000 of federal money for community based services in colonias. The department may contract with Texas A&M University to provide services eligible under this section. SECTION 2. Amends Subchapter B, Chapter 481 Government Code by adding Section 481.030 as follows: Section 481.030. ACCOUNT FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TO ASSIST RESIDENTS OF COLONIA. Directs the Department of Commerce to use $600,000 of CDBG funds to construct and rehabilitate community centers; establish a loan program for small business; provide loan management and business training; and provide for administration of the these funds. The department may contract with Texas A&M University to provide services eligible under this section. SECTION 3. Amends Subchapter I, Chapter 201, Transportation Code by adding Section 201.705 as follows: Section 201.705. ACCOUNT FOR PROJECTS IN COLONIAS. Directs the state to use 5 percent of the federal money received by the state as Transportation Enhancement Funds under the Internodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 for use in Colonias. The funds are to be used for colonia projects which are eligible for federal reimbursement. The department may contract with Texas A&M University to provide services eligible under this section. SECTION 4. Amends Section 24.005, Parks and Wildlife Code, by adding Subsections (d) and (e) as follows: (d) Directs the Department of Parks and Wildlife to grant $400,00 each year to counties where Colonias are found to provide funding for recreational facilities. The department may consult with Texas A&M University to provide services eligible under this section. SECTION 5. Directs the comptroller to transfer funds into an account established in Section 3. SECTION 6. Effective date. SECTION 7. Emergency Clause. COMPARISON OF ORIGINAL TO SUBSTITUTE SECTION 1. HB 2252 directs the comptroller to deposit $500,000 into a separate account, money received under Title XX of the Social Security Act for community based services. CSHB 2252 directs the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to use $500,000 of federal money for community based services. SECTION 2. HB 2252 directs the comptroller to deposit $600,000 into a separate account money received under CDBG to implement programs. CSHB 2252 directs the Department of Commerce to use $600,000 of CDBG money to implement programs. SECTION 3. HB 2252 directs the comptroller to deposit five percent of federal money received under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 in to an account in general revenue for various projects. CSHB 2252 directs that the state use five percent of federal money received under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 for projects in colonias. SECTION 4. HB 2252 directs the Department of Parks and Wildlife to use at least $400,000 in counties in which colonias are located to provide one-half the costs for recreational or sports parks. CSHB 2252 includes a provision to allow counties to meet requirements for participation by using cash or in-kind contributions. CSHB 2252 also requires that the department consult with Texas A&M on eligible projects.