SRC-MAX S.B. 1442 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1442 By: Wentworth State Affairs 4-9-97 As Filed DIGEST Currently, Section 201.051, Title 6, Transportation Code, requires one member of the three-member Transportation Commission (commission) to reside in a rural area. This code also requires each member of the commission to represent the general public. There are concerns that these two provisions seem to conflict. This bill repeals Section 201.051(b), Transportation Code, relating to the residence of certain members of the commission. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 1442 sets forth provisions for the appointment of the members of the Texas Transportation Commission. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Repealer: Section 201.051(b), Transportation Code (Commission). SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1997. SECTION 3. Emergency clause.