SRC-AXB H.B. 3185 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 3185 76R7772 DRH-DBy: Gray (Jackson) Intergovernmental Relations 5/10/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, counties must be paid the fully itemized cost of a street project anywhere not on the county road system. H.B. 3185 increases the maximum cost of a construction project which relates to the assistance that a commissioners court of a county is authorized to provide to another governmental entity. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 3185 increases the maximum cost of a construction project which relates to the assistance a commissioners court of a county is authorized to provide to another governmental entity. 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 251.015, Transportation Code, to authorize the commissioners court of a county to use certain resources if the cost of a project does not exceed $15,000, rather than $3,000. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.