SRC-DBM H.B. 3133 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 3133
76R10141  CMR-FBy: Chisum (Bivins)
Intergovernmental Relations
5/4/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, Stratford Hospital District would like to amend the legislation
which created the district. H.B. 3133 would set forth provisions for
contracts and obligations of the Stratford Hospital District. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 3133 sets forth provisions for contracts and obligations
of the Stratford Hospital 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.  Amends Section 10, Chapter 470, Acts of the 61st Legislature,
Regular Session, 1969, to authorize all contracts for construction or
purchases involving the expenditure of more than $15,000, rather than
$2,000, to be made only after advertising in the manner provided by Chapter
252, Local Government Code.  Requires the provisions of Chapter 2253,
Government Code, to apply to construction contracts let by the district.
Makes standard redodification changes. 

SECTION 2.Effective date: September 1, 1999.

SECTION 3.Emergency clause.