SRC-MKV H.B. 2316 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2316
By: McClendon (Van de Putte)
Natural Resources
5/6/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, the General Services Commission (commission) owns an area of
unused property located in the City of San Antonio which could be used by
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Bethel AME). H.B. 2316
authorizes the commission to convey that property to Bethel AME for
consideration in an amount that is equal to at least the fair market value
of the real property.  

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. (a)  Authorizes the General Services Commission to convey, on
behalf of the state, the state's interest in the real property described in
Subsection (e) of this section to Bethel African Methodist Episcopal
Church, in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. 

(b)  Sets forth provisions relating to the purchase and sale agreement
relating to the conveyance authorized by this section. 
  
(c)  Authorizes the General Services Commission to transfer the property
only by a special warranty deed. 

(d)  Provides that Sections 31.158 (Real Estate Transaction Authorized by
Legislature), 31.159 (First Option to Purchase), and 31.161 through 31.167
(relating to development plans), Natural Resources Code, do not apply to
the conveyance authorized by this section. 

(e)  Provides that the real property to which Subsection (a) of this
section refers is described as follows:  Lot 1 and the West 25 feet of Lot
2, Block 9, New City Block 582, in the City of San Antonio, Bexar County,
Texas. 
 
SECTION 2.  Effective date: September 1, 2001.