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.