SCT S.B. 1310 75(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


STATE FEDERAL & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
S.B. 1310
By: Ellis (Janek)
5-9-97
Committee Report (Amended)


BACKGROUND

Currently, Texas law allows cities to use certificates of obligation to
demolish dangerous structures as a tool to combat neighborhood
deterioration.  S.B. 1310 would allow cities to use certificates of
obligation to restore and resell historic structures that have fallen into
disrepair. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 1310 outlines provisions regarding historic structures,
including the restoration and preservation of historic structures by a
municipality. 

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 271.0461, Local Government Code, as follows:

Sec. 271.0461. New heading: ADDITIONAL PURPOSE FOR CERTIFICATES:
DEMOLITION OF DANGEROUS STRUCTURES OR RESTORATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES.
Authorizes certificate of obligation to be issued by any municipality for
the payment of contractual obligations to be incurred in demolishing
dangerous structures or restoring historic structures. 

SECTION 2. Amends Section 442.001, Government Code to redefine "historic
structure."  Makes a conforming change. 

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.

EXPLANATION OF AMENDMENTS

 In SECTION 2, Section 442.001 part(6) the amendment strikes the part
"with a population of more than 1.5 million", thus releasing that
population restiction from the bill.  It also adds the wording in place of
the stricken language"Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as
prohibting or limiting operations at an airport or overflights by an
aircraft; nor shall such operations or overflights be construed as
adversely affecting historic structures or property."