SRC-TNM H.B. 3368 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 3368
By: Junell (Shapiro)
State Affairs
5-15-97
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, the General Services Commission evaluates meeting office space
needs in counties with greater than 50,000 square feet of need by
comparing continued leasing with acquiring an existing building per
Section 2166.453, Government Code.  Current law does not allow the
consideration of constructing a building, nor does it allow the commission
to pursue types of space other than office space, such as laboratories,
warehouses, or shops.  H.B. 3368 would allow the commission to consider a
cost-effective alternative to constructing a building as part of the
commission's evaluation process. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 3368 outlines provisions regarding the acquisition of
real property by the General Services Commission as an alternative to
leasing space. 

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 2166.453, Government Code, as follows:

Sec. 2166.453. New heading: ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY AS ALTERNATIVE TO
LEASING SPACE.  Deletes text regarding the applicability of this section.
Authorizes the General Services Commission to meet space needs of certain
state agencies by constructing buildings, rather than purchasing existing
buildings.  Makes conforming changes. 

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1997.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.