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.