SRC-JBJ H.B. 1861 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1861 76R3293 DWS-FBy: Gutierrez (Shapleigh) Border Affairs - Special 5/5/1999 Engrossed DIGEST To encourage private investment in the transportation infrastructure of the Texas-Mexico border region, H.B. 1861 would require the Texas Transportation Commission to provide for increased private investment in the transportation infrastructure in specific counties of the border region. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 1861 requires the Texas Transportation Commission to provide for increased private investment in the transportation infrastructure in specified counties in the border region. 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 201.109(b), Transportation Code, to require the Texas Transportation Commission, in carrying out this section, to increase private investment in the transportation infrastructure in the border region, including in certain specific counties. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 3.Emergency clause.