SRC-HRD S.B. 235 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research CenterS.B. 235 By: Carona International Relations, Trade, & Technology 1-27-97 As Filed DIGEST The Department of Veterans Affairs recently purchased land in southwest Dallas for use as a national cemetery. The parcel of land on which the new cemetery will be located partially abuts the Dallas Baptist University Campus and is between Mountain Creek Lake and Spur 408. The Texas National Cemetery Foundation, Inc. is requesting that Spur 408 be renamed "Patriot Parkway." The City of Dallas has issued a resolution concurring with the Texas National Cemetery Foundation. Legislative approval is required to rename Spur 408. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 235 designates a portion of Spur 408 in Dallas County as Patriot Parkway to commemorate the achievements of veterans buried at the national cemetery in Dallas 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. Amends Chapter 225B, Transportation Code, by adding Section 225.034, as follows: Sec. 225.034. PATRIOT PARKWAY. Designates Spur 408 in Dallas County from Interstate Highway 20 to Loop 12 as Patriot Parkway, in order to commemorate the achievements of veterans buried at the national cemetery in Dallas County. Sets forth the duties of the Department of Transportation with respect to designing and erecting memorial markers on Patriot Parkway. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.