SRC-JBJ H.B. 3191 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 3191
By: Moreno, Joe (Ellis)
Intergovernmental Relations
5/12/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, counties may regulate the use of county parks.  However, the
statutes that authorize the counties contain no provisions for enforcement
of these rules.  H.B. 3191 would a create a Class C misdemeanor offense for
a violation of a county park rule. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 3191 amends regulations regarding the imposition of a
criminal penalty and the use of fines for a violation of a rule concerning
the use of county parks. 

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 320.045, Local Government Code, as follows:

Sec. 320.045.  New heading:  RULES; PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.  Provides that
a person commits a Class C misdemeanor offense if the person violates a
rule approved by the commissioners court under Subsection (a).  Requires
the collected fines to be deposited in the county's general fund. 

SECTION 2.Effective date: September 1, 1999.

SECTION 3.Emergency clause.