SRC-CTC H.B. 2238 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2238
77R9726 KEL-FBy: Moreno, Joe E. (Gallegos)
Education
5/4/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently,  the governing body of an institution of higher education
(institution)  in a county having a population in excess of 2 million may
vacate, abandon, and close city streets or alleys.  However, problems
involving easements and utilities have arisen that may require changes to
the statute to clarify the law.  H.B. 2238 requires an institution in a
county with a population in excess of 3 million to provide to the
appropriate governmental body written notice of its intention to take such
action and grant specified easements. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a
state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 51.904, Education Code, to authorize the
governing board, rather than body, of an institution of higher education
(board) as defined by Section 61.003 in a county having a population of
more than 3 million, rather than in excess of 2,000,000, to vacate,
abandon, and close a street or alley running through the campus under
certain conditions.  Sets forth certain conditions under which a board is
authorized to close a street or alley running through the campus. 

SECTION 2.  Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3.  Effective date: September 1, 2001.