SRC-JRN H.B. 2964 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2964 By: Sadler (Nixon) Intergovernmental Relations 5-8-97 Committee Report (Amended) DIGEST In 1947, the special road law for Panola County was created by the 50th Legislature's passage of S.B. 367. While Panola County operates under the special road law, it still must conform to the provisions as established in the Transportation Code. This bill repeals the 1947 special road law for Panola County. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 2964 repeals the 1947 special road law for Panola County. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Repealer: Chapter 117, Acts of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947 (Panola County-Road System). SECTION 2. Amends Section 252.101(a), Transportation Code, to delete Panola and Van Zandt counties from the list of counties to which this subchapter does not apply. SECTION 3. Amends Section 252.201(a), Transportation Code, to make a conforming change. SECTION 4. Effective date: September 1, 1997. SECTION 5. Emergency clause. SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE CHANGES Amendment 1. Page 1, line 15, delete "Van Zandt." Page 2, line 2, delete "Van Zandt."