SRC-PNG S.C.R. 3 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.C.R. 3
76R1919 RVH-DBy: Truan
Border Affairs - Special
2/15/1999
As Filed


DIGEST 

Currently, there are six North American Trade Automation Prototype (NATAP)
sites in Texas. NATAP arose out of efforts to standardize data, documents,
and processes for customs clearance. NATAP uses dedicated truck lanes at
border crossings and electronic means to process entries and inform the
driver whether to continue or stop for an inspection.   This resolution
would direct the Texas Department of Transportation to increase its efforts
to employ NATAP on the remainder of Texas' border crossings. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.C.R. 3 submits the following resolutions:

That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas direct the Texas Department
of Transportation to increase its efforts to employ the North American
Trade Automation Prototype (NATAP) and other new technology to expedite
truck traffic at border crossings. 

That the secretary of state forward an official copy of this resolution to
the director of the Texas Department of Transportation.