SRC-MKV, S.B. 637 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 637
77R3892 DWS-DBy: Armbrister
Natural Resources
2/18/2001
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, Section 431.003 of the Transportation Code restricts navigation
districts to conduct business strictly within the boundaries of the
enacting legislation, while cities and counties have a broader authority.
S.B. 637 amends the Transportation Code to allow navigation districts and
public port authorities to form local government corporations to "sell
their expertise" in the development and operations of other ports. 

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 431.003(3), Transportation Code, to redefine
"local government" to include a navigation district, for purposes of
Subchapter D. 

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