HBA-DMH H.C.R. 33 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.C.R. 33
By: Keffer
Transportation
2/22/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plays a significant role in
providing for the safety of travelers on Texas highways, through the
authorization, installation, and maintenance of  traffic-control devices
wherever such devices are needed.  Traffic-control devices generally serve
to alert motorists and pedestrians to situations where caution is
necessary, and are particularly warranted in areas where a significant
number of school children must travel on a daily basis.  Despite this
critical need, undue delays in the installation of traffic-control devices
in school zones at or near new and existing campuses put school children at
risk.  House Concurrent Resolution 33 encourages TxDOT to give top priority
to the authorization and installation of traffic-control devices wherever a
state highway passes through or near a school zone. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this resolution
does not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

House Concurrent Resolution 33 provides that the 77th Legislature of the
State of Texas expresses its support for the expedited installation of
traffic-control devices on state highways at or near school campuses, and
encourages the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas
Transportation Commission to implement appropriate policies and procedures
for the expedited installation of such devices.