SRC-JLB H.B. 678 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 678
By: Eissler, et al. (Williams)
Intergovernmental Relations
4/15/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, numerous Texas cities restrict or prohibit the construction of
billboards.  However, municipal restrictions do not apply in rural and
unincorporated areas.  Chapter 391.252(a), Transportation Code, bans new
billboards on certain sections of highways.  H.B. 678 amends Chapter
391.252(a) to add parts of four additional highways to the current list. 

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 391.252(a), Transportation Code, to prohibit a
person from erecting an off-premise sign that is adjacent to and visible
from certain highways.  Deletes text regarding the effective date of this
Subchapter. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.