SRC-CTC, BWC S.B. 480 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 480
77R2881 JMG-DBy: Duncan
Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
2/20/2001
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, the Development Corporation Act (DCA) allows cities the ability
to expand economic development in their areas.  As proposed, S.B. 480
amends the definition of "project" within DCA to include telecommunications
infrastructure to allow cities to develop projects related to implementing
the infrastructure necessary to provide broadband or some similar access to
the Internet. 

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 2(11)(A), Development Corporation Act of 1979,
(Article 5190.6, V.T.C.S.), by adding "telecommunications infrastructure"
within the definition of "project." 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  upon passage or September 1, 2001.