SRC-PNG S.B. 1136 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1136
76R8743 DWS-DBy: Shapleigh
Border Affairs - Special
3/24/1999
As Filed


DIGEST 

Currently, in Texas, the efficient flow of trade between Texas and Mexico
is threatened by an overburdened infrastructure as well as a lack of
coordination between state and federal agencies at crossings at the
Texas-Mexico border.  This bill would require the governor to designate a
border commerce coordinator in his office to address the current problems
with the flow of commerce at ports of entry between Texas and Mexico. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 1136 requires the governor to designate a border commerce
coordinator. 

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 772, Government Code, by adding Section 772.010,
as follows: 

Sec.  772.010.  BORDER COMMERCE COORDINATOR.  Requires the governor to
designate a border commerce coordinator in the governor's office.  Sets
forth the duties of the coordinator.  Requires the governor to appoint the
coordinator to serve at the will of the governor. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: September 1, 1999.

SECTION 3.Emergency clause.