SRC-JBJ H.J.R. 89 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.J.R. 89
77R6890 DRH-FBy: Eiland (Sponsor Unknown)
Intergovernmental Relations
5/11/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

A recent attorney general opinion concluded that the commissioners court of
a county does not have the authority to expend county funds to improve,
maintain, or repair city streets that are not integral parts of or
connecting links with county roads or state highways.  H.J.R. 89 requires
the submission to the voters of a constitutional amendment authorizing a
county to use any available funds to construct, maintain, or improve in the
county any street, road, or highway of a city, town, or village.  

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 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, by adding
Subsection (f), to authorize a county to use any available funds, including
funds derived from bonds or other debt authorized by this section, to
construct, maintain, or improve in the county any street, road, or highway
of a city, town, or village. 

SECTION 2.  Requires this proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted
to the voters at an election to be held on November 6, 2001.  Requires the
ballot to be printed to permit voting for or against a certain proposition. 

Effective date: 90 days after adjournment.