SRC-JJJ H.B. 1413 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 1413
76R6212 CAG-FBy: Ehrhardt (Carona)
Intergovernmental Relations
4/12/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, Texas law authorizes a governing body of a municipality with a
population of 1.5 million or more to sell land acquired by the foreclosure
of a tax lien if it was sold to a group that provides low income housing as
a part of a program to promote community-based revitalization.  Legislation
was subsequently passed making the provision applicable statewide.  H.B.
1413 would authorize any land obtained by a municipality to be sold to
nonprofit organizations whose primary goal is to build housing for
individuals and families as a part of a larger plan of revitalizing
communities. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 1413 would authorize the sale of land by a municipality
to nonprofit organizations providing housing for low-income families and
individuals. 

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 34.015(a), Tax Code, to authorize the governing
body of a municipality, notwithstanding any other provisions of this
subchapter, to provide for the manner in which any land acquired by the
municipality may be sold if the land is sold to certain entities. Deletes
text regarding the foreclosure of a tax lien in favor of the municipality. 

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