SRC-JJJ S.B. 1443 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1443 76R4022 SMJ-DBy: Barrientos Intergovernmental Relations 4/26/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, Texas law exempts a building, other structure, or land under the control, administration, or jurisdiction of a state or federal agency from municipal zoning ordinances. The current interpretation from the City of Austin's Department of Law could result in the state leasing substandard space that puts state employee's health, safety, and property at risk, in addition to being incompatible with neighboring property use. S.B. 1443 would establish provisions regarding the application of municipal zoning authority to certain private property. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 1443 establishes provisions regarding the application of municipal zoning authority to certain private property. 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 211.013, Local Government Code, be adding Subsection (d), to provide that this subchapter applies to a privately owned building or other structure and privately owned land when leased by a state agency. SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 3. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.