SRC-TNM H.B. 3025 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 3025
By: Brimer (Moncrief)
Intergovernmental Relations
5-5-97
Engrossed


DIGEST 

The 74th legislature enacted H.B. 2083, which relates to the issuance of
special license plates and parking placards for vehicles owned by or
transporting disabled persons.  One provision in H.B. 2083 prohibits a
governmental entity from charging an individual displaying a disabled
permit for parking in a parking garage or parking lot.  As a result, the
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) airport was prohibited from assessing parking fees
on disabled individuals.  DFW airport officials estimate that the airport
loses approximately $1,696,000 in parking fee revenue due to this
legislation.  H.B. 3026 would permit the reimposition of fees on certain
disabled individuals who park at DFW International Airport. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 3025 outlines provisions regarding parking fees imposed
by a governmental authority. 

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 681.006(b), Transportation Code, to delete text
providing that the owner of a vehicle is exempt from the payment of a fee
or penalty imposed by a governmental unit for parking at a  meter or in a
space with a limitation on the length of time for parking under certain
circumstances. 

SECTION 2. Amends Section 681.006, Transportation Code, by adding
Subsection (e), to provide that nothing in this code shall be interpreted
as exempting any owner or operator of a vehicle from payment of fees or
penalties imposed by a governmental unit for parking at a meter, in a
parking garage or lot, or in a space located within the boundaries of a
municipal airport. 

SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 1997.

SECTION 4. Emergency clause.