SRC-AXB H.B. 116 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 116 76R9084 PAM-DBy: Smith (Harris) Intergovernmental Relations 5/11/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, the fact that the law does not specify the "court of record" to which a person opposing a zoning board decision is authorized to present a petition, has created confusion. H.B. 116 expands and specifies the venues to which such a petition may be presented. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 116 expands the venues to which certain individuals are authorized to present a verified petition. 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 211.011(a), Local Government Code, to authorize certain individuals to present a certain petition to a district court, county court, or county court at law, rather than to a court of record. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: 90 days after adjournment.