SRC-AXB H.B. 2490 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2490 76R8707 TBy: Coleman (Ellis) Intergovernmental Relations 5/3/1999 Engrossed DIGEST The Houston Downtown Management District was created to revitalize downtown Houston and has powers similar to a municipal district, such as levying an assessment on commercial property owners to finance improvements and services in the downtown area. H.B. 2490 enlarges the boundaries of the Houston Downtown Management District. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 2490 enlarges the boundaries of the Houston Downtown Management District. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. ENLARGEMENT OF BOUNDARIES. Enlarges the boundaries of the Houston Downtown Management District, Chapter 376A, Government Code, to include certain territory. Sets forth official boundaries of annexed areas. SECTION 2. FINDINGS RELATED TO ENLARGED BOUNDARIES. Provides that a closure is formed by the boundaries and field notes of the enlarged Houston Downtown Management District. Sets forth matters which certain mistakes do not affect. SECTION 3. VALIDATION. Provides that Houston Downtown Management District acts and its proceedings which occur prior to the effective date of this Act are validated as of the dates they occurred. SECTION 4. EMERGENCY. Creates the emergency clause, and provides that this Act is effective 90 days after adjournment.