SRC-JEC S.B. 335 77(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 335 77R2758 SMJ-FBy: Carona Intergovernmental Relations 1/26/2001 As Filed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, interlocal agreements may be executed among intrastate local governments and agencies and those of states that border Texas. As proposed, S.B. 335 allows for interlocal cooperation agreements with all other states. 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 791.003(4), Government Code, to redefine "local government" as another state, rather than a bordering state. SECTION 2. Amends Section 791.011(b), Government Code, to make a conforming change. SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2001.