SRC-JEC H.B. 816 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 816
78R5760 KEG-DBy: Woolley (Lindsay)
Infrastructure Development and Security
4/22/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Houston first celebrated Transportation Week in 1953.  The United States
began annually celebrating National Transportation Week under President
Kennedy.  H.B. 816 establishes Transportation Week for Texas, with the
intention of furthering opportunities available in the transportation
industry and acknowledging the dedication of those working in the
industry, as well as recognizing Texas' key geographic location making the
state integral in the entire country's transportation network. 

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 662, Government Code, by adding Subchapter E,
as follows: 

SUBCHAPTER E.  RECOGNITION WEEKS

Sec. 662.151.  TRANSPORTATION WEEK.  Provides that the week that includes
the third Friday in May is transportation Week in recognition of National
Transportation Week and the contributions of the transportation industry
to the State of Texas. 

SECTION 2.  Amends the heading to Chapter 662, Government Code, to read as
follows: 

CHAPTER 662.  HOLIDAYS AND RECOGNITION DAYS, WEEKS, AND MONTHS

SECTION 3.  Effective date:  upon passage or September 1, 2003.