SRC-MAX S.B. 438 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 438 By: Armbrister State Affairs 2-17-97 As Filed DIGEST The view of the Texas State Capitol Building is expressly protected by Article 6145-13 V.T.C.S., in the form of site corridors. S.B. 438 provides an exemption from these site corridors for the restricted expansion of the Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 438 exempts the Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium from certain provisions of Article 6145-13, V.T.C.S. 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 50, Article 6145-13, V.T.C.S., by adding Section 7, as follows: Sec. 7. APPLICATION TO DARRELL K ROYAL - TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM. Provides that this Act does not apply to the construction, renovation, or equipment of the structure known as Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium and related improvements, provided that the maximum height of the construction, renovation, or equipment is prohibited from exceeding 666 feet above sea level. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.