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.