SRC-AXB H.B. 236 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 236
76R9244  DRH-DBy: Krusee (Wentworth)
Infrastructure
5/3/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, the Municipal Utility District (MUD) of Wells Branch could cast
a vote for the Williamson County representative on the Austin Capital
Metropolitan Transit Authority (CapMetro) board, even though no part of
Wells Branch that lies in Williamson County lies within the CapMetro
service district.  Wells Branch currently is represented by the Travis
County board member.  H.B. 236 clarifies the MUD boundaries which determine
eligibility for CapMetro board membership. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 236 specifies the municipal utility district (MUD)
boundaries which determine eligibility for the presiding officer of the MUD
to be on the board of directors of certain metropolitan rapid transit
authorities. 

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 451.5021, Transportation Code, by amending
Subsection (b), and adding Subsection (g), to provide that one member
appointed to the governing board of an authority is appointed by a panel
composed of certain mayors, county judges, and the presiding officer of
each municipal utility district that has a majority of its territory,
rather than any portion, located outside the principal county, and is
located wholly or partly in the authority.  Provides that this section
continues to apply to the governing body of an authority, even if a change
occurs in the method of electing the members. 

SECTION 2.  Emergency clause.
  Effective date:  upon passage.