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.