SRC-DPW H.B. 2207 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2207 767R9914 DWS-DBy: Olivo (Ellis) State Affairs 5/10/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, Texas law authorizes residential subdivisions in a county with a population of 500,000 or more to petition the commissioners court to prohibit a commercial vehicle from parking overnight in a residential subdivision in response to concerns that commercial vehicles might damage residential streets not built to withstand commercial traffic. This bill would lower the population minimum requirement from 500,000 to 220,000 in order to petition to prohibit commercial vehicle parking in a residential subdivision. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 2207 redefines the term "residential subdivision." 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 545.307(a)(2), Transportation Code, to redefine "residential subdivision" as a subdivision in a county with a population greater than 220,000, rather than 500,000, in which certain plats are recorded and the majority of lots are subject to deed restrictions. SECTION 2.Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.