SRC-SLL H.B. 1103 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1103 By: Smith (Shapiro) State Affairs 5/13/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, an inoperable vehicle may be removed from public or private property by a local governmental authority only after the expiration of 45 consecutive days. H.B. 1103 allows local governmental authorities to remove an inoperable vehicle after 72 hours if the vehicle is on public property and after 30 consecutive days if the vehicle is on private property. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 1103 allows local governmental authorities to remove an inoperable vehicle after 72 hours if the vehicle is on public property and after 30 consecutive days if the vehicle is on private property. 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 683.071, Transportation Code, as follows: Sec. 683.071. DEFINITION. Includes in the definition of "junked vehicle" a vehicle which is inoperable and has remained inoperable on public property for more than 72 consecutive hours or on private property for 30 consecutive days, rather than 45 consecutive days. SECTION 2.Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 3.Emergency clause.