SRC-AXB H.B. 3114 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 3114 76R12640 PAM-DBy: Uresti (Madla) Veterans Affairs 5/12/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, disabled veterans and recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor are exempt from county parking fees. However, former prisoners of war and Purple Heart recipients are not granted this same exemption. H.B. 3114 allows certain former distinguished soldiers to park free in any county parking facility by authorization of the commissioners court of a county. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 3114 allows certain former distinguished soldiers to park free in any county parking facility by authorization of the commissioners court of a county. 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 Chapter 445A, Local Government Code, by adding Section 445.004, as follows: Sec. 445.004. FREE PARKING IN COUNTY PARKING FACILITIES. Authorizes the commissioners court of a county to allow certain former distinguished soldiers to park free in any county parking facility. Authorizes the commissioners court of a county to adopt procedures to administer this section, including status verification procedures. SECTION 2.Emergency clause. Effective date: 90 days after adjournment.