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.