Amend HB 1278 by striking SECTION 3 of the bill and 
substituting the following:
	SECTION 3.  Section 211.003(b), Local Government Code, is 
amended to read as follows:
	(b)  In the case of designated places and areas of 
historical, cultural, or architectural importance and 
significance, the governing body of a municipality may regulate the 
construction, reconstruction, alteration, or razing of buildings 
and other structures, other than a building or other structure that 
is owned by a religious organization and is exempt from ad valorem 
taxation under Section 11.20, Tax Code.
	SECTION 4.  (a)  Sections 1 and 2 of this Act take effect 
January 1, 2004, and apply only to a tax year that begins on or after 
that date, but only if the constitutional amendment proposed by the 
78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, to authorize the 
legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation land owned by a 
religious organization for purposes of expanding or constructing a 
religious facility is approved by the voters.  If that amendment is 
not approved by the voters Sections 1 and 2 of this Act have no 
effect.
	(b)  Section 3 of this Act takes effect immediately if this 
Act receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each 
house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  
If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate 
effect, Section 3 of this Act takes effect September 1, 2003.