SRC-JEC S.B. 1532 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1532
By: Madla
Intergovernmental Relations
3/23/2001
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, subdivision plats are required in order for property to be
divided for development.  The plats are reviewed and inspected by the
county.  A county has no way to recover the costs involved in the review
and inspection process.  As proposed, S.B. 1532 authorizes a county to
recover the cost of services when reviewing subdivision plats and
inspecting construction improvements. 

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 Chapter 232.002, Local Government Code, to authorize the
commissioners court to require an application fee or deposit for its review
and inspections of a platting application. Provides that this fee or
deposit is subject to refund under Section 232.0025 (i)(1) of this chapter. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: September 1, 2001.